Sea Salt Caramel Cookies (Print Version)
Buttery cookies studded with luscious caramel pieces and finished with flaky sea salt for sweet-salty perfection.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
09 - 1 1/2 cups soft caramel candies, chopped into small pieces
10 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in the chopped caramel candies until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are still soft.
09 - Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt while warm.
10 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That perfect moment when warm caramel oozes out of the center onto your fingers
- The way sea salt cuts through sweetness making you reach for just one more
02 -
- Chop your caramels while they're cold, maybe even pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes first
- Warm cookies with gooey caramel centers can burn your mouth, the wait is worth it
03 -
- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through for even browning
- Underbake by 1 minute if you prefer them extra chewy