Caramel Oatmeal Cookies with Toffee Bits and Flaked Salt Recipe
These Caramel Oatmeal Cookies combine the chewy texture of old-fashioned oats with the rich sweetness of toffee bits and soft caramel centers. Finished with a sprinkle of flaked salt, they offer a perfect balance of sweet and salty in every bite. Ideal for a delightful treat or sharing with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes (includes minimum chilling time)
- Yield: 14 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups old-fashioned oats
Add-ins and Toppings
- ½ cup toffee bits
- 14 caramels
- Flaked salt for topping
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Place the butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar into a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix on medium speed until smooth, approximately 30 seconds.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour into the mixture. Mix slowly to avoid over mixing, stopping while some flour remnants remain visible. Then add the oats and mix on low speed until fully incorporated. Fold in the toffee bits gently by hand.
- Form Cookie Dough and Insert Caramels: Using a 3-tablespoon scoop, form cookie dough balls. Take one soft caramel, roll it into a ball, and place it in the center of each cookie dough ball, being careful not to push the caramel too far inside. Chill the cookie dough for 2 to 24 hours to firm up.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 365°F (185°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place 6 to 8 cookie dough balls on each sheet, spacing them evenly. Sprinkle the top of each cookie with flaked salt.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and, if desired, sprinkle a little extra flaked salt on top while still warm.
Notes
- Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking and improves flavor.
- You can substitute toffee bits with chocolate chips or nuts if preferred.
- Flaked salt topping enhances the sweet and salty contrast; do not omit for best flavor.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
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