Salted Caramel Sugar Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Sugar Cookies. Soft, buttery cookies topped with gooey caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt, these treats are sure to impress at any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 20 soft caramels, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients until dough forms.
- Bake the Cookies: Scoop dough into balls, place on baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 9–11 minutes until golden. Let cool on baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare the Caramel Topping: Melt caramels and cream in a saucepan until smooth. Spoon caramel onto cookies, sprinkle with sea salt, and allow caramel to set before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- If caramel hardens, gently reheat before spooning over cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
