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Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies Recipe

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These Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies combine a classic buttery cookie base with delightful toffee and caramel bits, topped with flaky sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty. Crispy edges with soft, chewy centers make them an irresistible treat for any dessert lover.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-ins and Topping

  • 1 cup toffee bits
  • 1 cup caramel bits
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  2. 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, ensuring good texture in the cookies.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate evenly, then stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the toffee bits and caramel bits, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Add Sea Salt Topping: Lightly sprinkle the tops of each cookie with flaky sea salt to enhance the crunchy, salty-sweet flavor profile.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set.
  10. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up without losing softness.

Notes

  • For gooey caramel centers, bake the cookies slightly less than the recommended time to keep them soft inside.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their softness and freshness for several days.
  • You can freeze either the cookie dough or the baked cookies for longer storage; thaw before baking or serving as needed.

Keywords: Salted caramel cookies, toffee cookies, caramel bits, flaky sea salt cookies, crunchy cookies, buttery cookies, dessert cookies

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