Description
These Genius Salted Caramel Cookies are everything you want in a sweet treat—soft, chewy centers, golden crisp edges, gooey caramel pools, and melty chocolate chunks, all finished with flaky sea salt. It’s the perfect easy recipe to wow a crowd, great for quick baking, holiday cookie swaps, or a cozy night in. If you’re looking for dessert ideas, breakfast ideas (yes, cookies count), or just a foolproof baking recipe, this one’s a must-try.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups chopped dark chocolate
15 soft caramel candies, melted
Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
1. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
3. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt just until combined.
4. Fold in chopped dark chocolate chunks evenly throughout the dough.
5. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Melt caramel candies in the microwave with a splash of cream until pourable.
7. Spoon a bit of caramel over each cookie dough mound.
8. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
9. Immediately sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt while warm.
10. Let cool slightly before serving—caramel will stay gooey and delicious.
Notes
Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for the best creamed texture.
Use chopped chocolate bars instead of chips for better melt and flavor.
Always bake on parchment paper to prevent caramel from sticking to the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: easy recipe, dessert ideas, salted caramel cookies, holiday cookies, quick baking