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Salted Caramel Cookies

Irresistible Salted Caramel Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Salted Caramel Cookies are quick to prepare and deliver soft, chewy delights crowned with a rich caramel swirl and sprinkled with flaky sea salt.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Helps create that tender cookie texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Enhances and balances flavors.
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Opt for high-quality for best flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar You can use dark brown sugar for a deeper taste.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Balances sweetness.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Infuses flavor into the cookies.
For the Salted Caramel
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Creates a silky caramel sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter for Caramel Adds richness.
  • 1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar for Caramel Essential for flavor.
For Finishing Touch
  • Flaky Sea Salt The finishing touch for flavor contrast.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Medium saucepan
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, add brown sugar, stir until dissolved. Pour in heavy cream and whisk for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and fine sea salt. Set aside.
  3. Beat softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix flour mixture into wet ingredients until combined. Fold in warm caramel.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle warm cookies with flaky sea salt. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Use room temperature butter for best results. Store in an airtight container to keep freshness.

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