Description
Delicious cookies filled with gooey caramel, perfect for any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups caramel candies, halved
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy—about 2–3 minutes. This step is key to a tender cookie base, so don’t rush it.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Crack in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract. The aroma already begins to feel like home.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Overmixing can toughen the cookies, so stop as soon as no flour streaks remain.
- Add Caramel Chunks: Fold in the halved caramel candies. Be sure they’re evenly distributed—each cookie should get at least one melty surprise in the center.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour. This helps the flavors develop and prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop out cookie dough balls (about 2 tablespoons each) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set.
- Sprinkle with Sea Salt: Right after removing the cookies from the oven, sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt while they’re still warm. This final touch enhances the contrast and makes the caramel shine.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve slightly warm for maximum gooey goodness.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough as instructed to prevent spreading.
- Try using different types of chips or candies for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg