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Chewy Bakery Style Salted Caramel Cookies

A stack of freshly baked Salted Caramel Cookies topped with gooey caramel centers and flaky sea salt.
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Follow this recipe to make soft-centered, chewy cookies featuring a balanced sweet and salty caramel flavor, topped with flaky sea salt.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup soft caramel candies, unwrapped (or 1/2 cup thick homemade salted caramel sauce)
  • 1/4 cup flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. 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.
  5. If using soft caramel candies, chop them roughly. Fold the chopped caramels or the thick caramel sauce into the dough.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden. The centers should still look slightly soft.
  8. Remove the cookies from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the tops of the warm cookies with flaky sea salt.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a chewier texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping.
  • If you use caramel sauce, use a very thick sauce or reduce it slightly on the stove to prevent spreading.
  • Use high-quality flaky sea salt for the best salty finish.

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