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Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies Recipe

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Delight in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies. Soft and chewy cookies studded with toffee and caramel bits, topped with flaky sea salt for an irresistible treat. Ideal for cookie lovers looking for a decadent homemade dessert.

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
  • 1 cup toffee bits
  • 1 cup caramel bits

Topping

  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture that will help create tender cookies.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor depth.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and salt throughout the dough.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Fold in Crunchy Bits: Gently fold in the toffee bits and caramel bits until evenly distributed, adding delightful crunchy texture to the cookies.
  7. Portion Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
  8. Add Sea Salt Topping: Lightly sprinkle the tops of each cookie dough mound with flaky sea salt to enhance the sweet caramel flavors with a salty crunch.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set but still soft.
  10. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the perfect chewy texture.

Notes

  • For a deeper caramel flavor, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Toffee and caramel bits can be found in most baking aisles or specialty stores.
  • Flaky sea salt adds a gourmet touch and balances sweetness—do not omit.

Keywords: Salted Caramel Cookies, Toffee Cookies, Crunchy Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Sweet and Salty Dessert, Caramel Bit Cookies

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