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Easy Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe

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These Easy Salted Caramel Cookies feature a tender, buttery cookie base swirled with luscious homemade salted caramel. With a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, these cookies are baked to gooey perfection and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for an irresistible texture and taste.

Ingredients

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Cookie Base

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Salted Caramel Swirl

  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Caramel: Melt the unsalted butter and light brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and combined. Whisk in the heavy cream and continue cooking, whisking frequently until the mixture slightly thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the flaky sea salt, then set the caramel aside to cool slightly while you prepare the dough.
  2. Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and fine sea salt until well combined. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy and light in color, about 2-3 minutes. Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract and beat until fully incorporated.
  3. Combine and Swirl: Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Gently fold the cooled salted caramel sauce into the dough using a spatula, creating visible caramel ribbons without fully blending it in.
  4. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Scoop the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing each scoop about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle the cookies with flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the caramel or it may thicken too much, which will make swirling difficult.
  • Cookies firm up as they cool; slightly underbaking ensures a soft, chewy texture.
  • Slightly underbaking the cookies provides the best texture and a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

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