Description
Crispy Salted Caramel Cookies combine the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with a rich caramel swirl and a delightful crunch. These irresistible cookies have crisp edges, slightly chewy centers, and a flaky sea salt finish for a gourmet touch. Perfect for indulging with coffee, gifting, or satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel candies, chopped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the caramel candies with heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Swirl in Caramel: Gently fold in the cooled caramel sauce, creating a marbled effect without overmixing.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown and crisp.
- Finish with Sea Salt: Sprinkle warm cookies with flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle melted dark or milk chocolate over cooled cookies for extra indulgence.
- Nutty Addition: Mix in chopped pecans or almonds for added crunch.
- Spiced Twist: Add ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm flavor.
- Chewy Version: Reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes for softer cookies.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: salted caramel cookies, crispy cookies, caramel desserts, easy cookie recipe, sweet and salty cookies