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Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies Recipe

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These Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with a delightful crunch from toffee bits and caramel pieces. Soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the edges, topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 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). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will create a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure even incorporation, then stir in the vanilla extract for 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 Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients 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 so they are evenly spread throughout the dough.
  7. Portion Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Top with Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle the tops of each dough ball with flaky sea salt to enhance the caramel flavor and add crunch.
  9. Bake: 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: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Flaky sea salt on top is essential for balancing the sweetness and providing texture.
  • Use softened butter, not melted, for proper creaming with sugars.
  • Do not overmix once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
  • Store cookies 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.

Keywords: Salted caramel cookies, toffee cookies, caramel crunch cookies, homemade cookies, dessert, baking

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