Description
These cookies have a soft, chewy texture with pockets of melted caramel and a hint of sea salt. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (150g) caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the caramel bits.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use good quality caramel bits or soft caramels.
- Do not overbake the cookies to maintain their soft, chewy texture.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg