Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Sugar Cookies. Soft and chewy sugar cookies topped with a rich caramel drizzle and a sprinkle of sea salt, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Caramel Topping:
- 1/2 cup soft caramels, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
- Mix the dough: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Bake the cookies: Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare the caramel topping: Melt the caramels and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Drizzle the cookies: Drizzle the warm caramel over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
Notes
- You can use homemade caramel sauce instead of store-bought caramels.
- For a festive touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the caramel before sprinkling salt.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
