Salted Caramel Cookies with Gooey Caramel Topping
Genius Salted Caramel Dessert is a soft, buttery treat with a rich caramel center and a hint of sea salt, perfect for indulgent moments.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Spread half the dough in pan, layer with caramel, sprinkle sea salt.
- Drop remaining dough on top, gently pressing to cover partially.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until edges set and top is lightly golden.
- Cool completely before cutting. Optional: drizzle extra caramel.
- Store in airtight container up to 5 days or refrigerate longer.
Notes
Sprinkle cinnamon, espresso, or chocolate for variation. Chill dough to control spread.