Description
Salted caramel sugar cookies deliver pure bliss with their perfect balance of sweet and salty. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and caramel drizzle make these cookies an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Sweetening & Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sea salt flakes
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring a smooth, even surface for your cookies.
- Cream together softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color, using an electric mixer at medium speed.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract and caramel sauce until the wet ingredients are completely integrated.
- Gradually fold in all-purpose flour, stirring until a uniform dough forms without overmixing, which could lead to tough cookies.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor development and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough, rolling them into smooth balls and placing them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Gently press down each cookie ball with the palm of your hand to create a slight flattened shape.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes across the cookie surfaces, ensuring even distribution for balanced flavor.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once completely cooled, dust cookies with powdered sugar and finish with an additional sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and soft texture for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent cookies from spreading too much and maintain a thick, chewy texture during baking.
- Adjust salt levels carefully, using high-quality sea salt flakes for bursts of flavor that complement the sweet caramel undertones.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour alternatives like almond or coconut flour for those with dietary restrictions, keeping the same measurement ratios.
- Consider transforming these cookies into sandwich treats by adding a caramel buttercream filling between two baked cookies for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg