Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with these delicious Salty Caramel Puddle Cookies. These chewy treats are packed with caramel bits and a hint of chocolate, topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramel candies, chopped
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the caramel bits and chocolate chips if using. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, bake for 10-12 minutes, sprinkle with sea salt, and cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- For gooey puddles, slightly underbake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
