Description
These Sea Salt Caramel Cookies are a decadent treat combining the rich flavors of caramel, white chocolate, toffee bits, and crunchy crushed pretzels, all topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet and salty balance. Soft and chewy with golden edges, these cookies are sure to become your new favorite indulgence.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup thick caramel dip/sauce (e.g., Mrs Richardson’s brand)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Add-Ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed pretzels
- 1 cup toffee bits
- Flaky sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy in texture. This process helps incorporate air and results in a tender cookie.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the eggs, caramel sauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is fully combined for a smooth, uniform batter.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda to the wet ingredients. Mix until a sticky dough forms, ensuring that the leavening agents are well distributed.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in the white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, and toffee bits until evenly combined into the dough, providing bursts of flavor and texture.
- Portion Dough: Using a #24 cookie scoop or measuring 3 tablespoons per portion, drop the dough onto parchment-lined cookie sheets, spacing them adequately to allow spreading. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over each cookie for that signature salty accent.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 9 to 11 minutes. The cookies are ready when edges and tops turn golden brown and the cookies have spread slightly.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. Cooling on the sheet helps them set without breaking apart.
Notes
- Use softened butter, not melted, for proper creaming and texture.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Substitute crushed pretzels with nuts for a different texture.
- Adjust the amount of sea salt on top to taste; it enhances the caramel and chocolate flavors.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Sea Salt Caramel Cookies, caramel cookies, salted caramel dessert, white chocolate cookies, cookies with pretzels, toffee cookies, sweet and salty cookies
