Description
Indulge in the Sweet and Salty Bliss of Salted Caramel Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel bits
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.
4. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Fold in the Caramel: Gently fold the caramel bits into the wet ingredients until evenly distributed.
6. Shape the Cookies: Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, slightly flattening each one. Sprinkle the tops lightly with sea salt.
7. Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
8. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To ensure your Salted Caramel Cookies turn out perfectly every time, consider these helpful tips:
– Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Allowing the butter, egg, and other ingredients to come to room temperature before mixing will create a smoother, more uniform dough.
– Chill the Dough: Refrigerating the dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) can help the flavors meld and the texture improve.
– Experiment with Caramel: Try using homemade caramel sauce or high-quality store-bought caramel bits for an even more intense caramel flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 27 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams