Salted Caramel Cookies
Delightful cookies that blend sweet caramel bits with a hint of sea salt, creating the perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for better texture.
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Essential for cookie structure.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramel candies If using candies, cut into small pieces.
- to taste Sea salt for sprinkling Enhances sweet and salty experience.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together your softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the caramel bits until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
- Scoop generous portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring enough space between each scoop.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Sprinkle a light touch of sea salt on top as soon as they come out of the oven.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For an even richer flavor, consider chilling the dough before baking. If you wish for a bit more crunch, bake the cookies a minute longer, but be cautious not to over-bake them.