Genius Salted Caramel Dessert Cookies
Delicious salted caramel dessert cookies that combine soft, buttery goodness with delightful caramel flavor and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped caramel
- to taste Sea salt for sprinkling Sprinkle while warm
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed ingredients.
- Fold in the caramel bits or chopped caramel pieces gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
- Remove them from the oven and immediately sprinkle with sea salt while they are still warm.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, measure ingredients carefully and avoid overmixing. Allow cookies to cool before transferring to keep them intact.