Fall-Inspired Salted Caramel Cookies for Cozy Baking
Genius Salted Caramel Dessert features a soft, buttery base topped with rich caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt for an indulgent, melt-in-your-mouth treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter (for caramel)
1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for caramel)
Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or chocolate chips
Instructions
- reheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream 1 cup butter with 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; fold into wet mixture.
- Spread dough into prepared pan and bake 20–25 minutes until lightly golden.
- For caramel, melt 1/2 cup butter, stir in 1 cup sugar until golden, slowly add 1 cup heavy cream, stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Pour caramel over baked base, sprinkle sea salt, and optional nuts or chocolate.
- Chill 1–2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Avoid overbaking; use high-quality sea salt; chill to set caramel; optional toppings enhance texture.