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Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe

Irresistible Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe for Sweet Moments

This Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe offers an indulgent blend of savory sea salt and sweet caramel, perfect for any sweet moment.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for rising; no substitutes needed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Using kosher or sea salt enhances flavor
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for rich flavor; avoid margarine
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar works as an alternative
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar amplifies richness
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature for better blending
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Stick with pure vanilla for best taste
For the Sweet Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Caramel Chips Swap with chocolate or butterscotch chips for variation
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Optional; nuts or dried fruit make excellent alternatives
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt Sprinkle generously on top before baking

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your equipment.
  2. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  5. Incorporate eggs and vanilla into the butter and sugar mixture.
  6. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  7. Fold in caramel and optional chocolate chips.
  8. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  9. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of each dough ball.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  11. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes.
  12. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Customize these cookies with chocolate chips or toasted nuts for extra flavor. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

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