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Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies featuring a perfect balance of sweet caramel, toffee bits, and a hint of sea salt to elevate flavor. Soft and chewy with a crunchy texture, these cookies are baked to golden perfection and make a delicious dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup toffee bits
  • 1 cup caramel bits

Topping

  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate them, then stir in the vanilla extract to add depth of flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning throughout the dough.
  5. Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and resulting toughness.
  6. Fold in Toffee and Caramel Bits: Gently fold in the toffee bits and caramel bits until they are evenly distributed through the dough for bursts of sweet crunch and caramel goodness.
  7. Shape and Add Topping: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of each cookie to enhance the caramel flavor.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set but still soft.
  9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, which helps them firm up, before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For gooey caramel centers, slightly underbake the cookies by reducing baking time by 1-2 minutes.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their softness and freshness for several days.
  • You can freeze the cookie dough in portions for up to 3 months; bake directly from frozen adding a couple extra minutes to baking time.
  • Baked cookies can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.

Keywords: Salted caramel cookies, crunchy caramel cookies, toffee cookies, caramel bits cookies, sea salt cookies, homemade dessert cookies

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