Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery flavor of these Sea Salt Caramel Cookies, featuring gooey caramel and chocolate chips, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Kraft caramel squares, unwrapped
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and unwrapped caramel squares.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are soft and slightly underbaked.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, refrigerate the dough for up to a week or freeze it for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg