Crispy Salted Caramel Cookies
These delightful cookies feature crispy edges and soft centers, blended with the rich flavor of caramel, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Butter (lightly softened) Ensure it is slightly softened for easy creaming.
- 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1/4 cup High-Quality Caramel Sauce (plus more for drizzling) Use quality caramel for best flavor.
- 2 1/2 cups Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt Regular salt for mixing.
- Sea Salt Flakes (optional) For sprinkling on top.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cream together the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth and light.
- Incorporate the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla into the creamed mixture until fully combined.
- Drizzle in the caramel sauce and gently stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out spoonfuls of the cookie dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers appear slightly underbaked.
- Drizzle more caramel sauce over the warm cookies and optionally sprinkle sea salt flakes on top.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to three months.