Description
Salted caramel cookies deliver a perfect balance of sweet and salty in each delightful bite. Gooey caramel centers and crisp edges make these treats irresistible for anyone craving a luxurious dessert experience you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 14 cups (270 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (plus extra for topping)
Flavor Enhancer:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing a baking surface with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Whip butter and both sugars in a mixing bowl until light and aerated, creating a smooth cream-like texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, blending thoroughly after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor depth.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a separate vessel, then carefully integrate into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain cookie tenderness.
- Gently swirl half of the salted caramel sauce through the cookie dough, creating delicate marbled ribbons throughout.
- Portion dough onto prepared baking sheets using a rounded tablespoon, spacing cookies to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges that indicate perfect doneness and crisp exterior.
- Once removed from oven, allow cookies to rest briefly on baking sheet before transferring to cooling rack.
- Finish by artfully drizzling remaining caramel sauce across cookie surfaces, creating an elegant and indulgent presentation.
Notes
- Experiment with chilled dough to prevent excessive spreading during baking, ensuring a thicker, more compact cookie texture.
- Replace regular caramel with dairy-free or vegan caramel alternatives for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the rich, sweet flavor profile.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and create even baking surfaces, guaranteeing perfectly golden edges.
- Consider reducing sugar content slightly and adding a pinch of sea salt to enhance the caramel’s depth and balance the overall sweetness of the cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 166 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg