Chewy Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe with Gooey Centers
These chewy salted caramel cookies are sweet, salty, rich, and utterly irresistible with gooey centers that make them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel candies, cut into small pieces
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently stir in the caramel pieces, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to form 1.5-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underdone.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and sprinkle with flaky sea salt while still warm.
Notes
[‘Don’t overbake the cookies; they should look slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven.’, ‘Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth dough.’, ‘Chill the dough for 20 minutes if it feels too sticky.’, ‘Sprinkle flaky sea salt on warm cookies for better adhesion.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
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