🍪 Caramel Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sweetness! 🍯
Ingredients (Makes about 24 cookies):
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup soft caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
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Directions:
1. Cream Butter & Sugars:
1. In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
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2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
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3. Add Caramel Goodness:
- Fold in the caramel bits.
- Optional: Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
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4. Bake to Perfection:
1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet (about 1.5 tbsp per cookie).
3. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
4. Let cool 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a rack.
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5. Finishing Touches:
- While warm, sprinkle with flaky sea salt for that perfect salty-sweet balance.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted caramel or chocolate for extra indulgence!