Irresistible Easy Salted Caramel Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Irresistible Easy Salted Caramel Cookies. These heavenly treats blend the richness of buttery cookie dough with a luscious salted caramel swirl, creating a sweet and salty flavor explosion that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for any occasion—whether you’re enjoying a cozy evening at home or impressing guests at a gathering—these cookies are sure to become a favorite. With their soft, chewy centers and crisp edges, they promise satisfaction in every bite. Plus, they’re quick to prepare, making them an ideal choice for spontaneous baking adventures!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus extra for topping
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter for caramel
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar for caramel
- ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt for caramel
Instructions
- Prepare the salted caramel by melting ¼ cup unsalted butter and ⅓ cup light brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in ½ cup heavy cream and let thicken. Set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt.
- Beat together ¾ cup softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, and ¼ cup granulated sugar until fluffy. Add 1 large room-temperature egg and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just mixed. Fold in warm caramel gently.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop cookie dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm and let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg