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Sea Salt Caramel Cookies Recipe

4.8 from 100 reviews

Delight in these rich and chewy Sea Salt Caramel Cookies, flawlessly blending the sweetness of caramel and white chocolate with the salty crunch of pretzels and toffee bits. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors topped with flaky sea salt for an irresistible treat.

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
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Add-ins and Toppings

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup toffee bits
  • Flaky sea salt (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a good texture for the cookies.
  3. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Mix in the eggs, thick caramel sauce, and vanilla extract until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a sticky dough forms.
  5. Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, and toffee bits to evenly distribute these delicious chunks throughout the dough.
  6. Portion Dough: Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top of each cookie dough ball for that signature salty finish.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown color.
  8. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps maintain their soft center and crisp edges.

Notes

  • Use softened butter at room temperature for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
  • Don’t overbake—cookies should be golden at the edges but still soft in the center for the best chew.
  • Feel free to substitute the caramel dip with homemade caramel sauce if preferred.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Crushed pretzels add a wonderful salty crunch, but you can omit or substitute with chopped nuts for variation.

Keywords: sea salt caramel cookies, caramel cookies, white chocolate cookies, pretzel cookies, toffee cookies, salted caramel dessert