Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies Recipe
These Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies are a delightful blend of rich caramel and crunchy toffee bits, balanced with a hint of flaky sea salt on top. Soft and chewy with a golden edge, they’re perfect for satisfying your sweet and salty cravings with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins and Toppings
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate them and then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor depth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and ensure tender cookies.
- Fold in Toffee and Caramel Bits: Carefully fold the toffee bits and caramel bits into the dough until they are evenly distributed, adding sweetness and crunch.
- Portion the Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Add Sea Salt Topping: Lightly sprinkle the tops of each cookie dough mound with flaky sea salt to enhance the flavor with a salty crunch.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them cool on the baking sheet.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming.
- You can substitute the caramel bits with chopped caramel candy if needed.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Toffee bits add a nice crunch, but you can omit them if preferred.
Keywords: salted caramel cookies, caramel crunch cookies, toffee cookies, sea salt cookies, homemade cookies, dessert cookies
