Description
Delight in these indulgent Salted Caramel Cookies featuring a perfect blend of buttery dough, rich dark brown sugar, and luscious caramel sauce. Baked to golden perfection and topped with a drizzle of caramel and optional sea salt flakes, these cookies offer a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Butter (lightly softened)
- 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup High-Quality Caramel Sauce (plus more for drizzling on cookies)
- 2 1/2 cups Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt (reduce to 1/2 teaspoon if using sea salt flakes)
Topping
- Sea Salt Flakes (optional, for sprinkling on top)
- Additional Caramel Sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. If chilling the dough, you can delay this step until ready to bake.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the lightly softened butter, dark brown sugar, and sugar for at least 4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently to ensure even mixing and a fluffy texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture. Mix for an additional 1 minute until fully incorporated. Then stir in 1/4 cup caramel sauce evenly into the batter.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Fold in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt gently until just combined. If using sea salt flakes on top, reduce salt in the dough to 1/2 teaspoon to balance the flavors.
- Chill Dough (Optional but Recommended): For best results, chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to reduce spreading during baking. For optimal texture, a 24-hour chill is encouraged if time permits.
- Shape Cookies: Using your hands or a scoop, roll the dough into light balls and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. For best baking results, use a light-colored baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain slightly soft.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to set on the baking sheet for several minutes. Once slightly cooled, drizzle additional caramel sauce over each cookie and sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired.
Notes
- Chilling dough is recommended to control cookie spread and improve texture.
- Use high-quality caramel sauce for the best flavor.
- Light-colored baking sheets prevent overbrowning of cookie bottoms.
- Adjust salt in the dough if you use sea salt flakes on top for balanced saltiness.
- Cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Salted Caramel Cookies, Caramel Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Sweet and Salty Cookies, Dessert Recipes
