Description
A simple and quick recipe for chewy salted caramel cookies using only five ingredients, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- 1 cup (170g) salted caramel bits
- Sea salt flakes for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat softened butter and brown sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle in baking soda, then gradually mix in the flour until just combined.
- Gently fold in the salted caramel bits, being careful not to crush them.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep cookies chewy. Use real butter softened to room temperature for best flavor and texture. Sea salt flakes on top are essential for balancing sweetness. Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking. Optional: add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 1
Keywords: salted caramel cookies, easy cookies, 5 ingredient cookies, chewy cookies, quick dessert, caramel treats