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Easy Salted Caramel Cookies: 12 Foolproof Steps for Rich Results First Image

Caramel Swirled Cookies


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  • Author: Recipe Creator
  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious caramel swirled cookies with a rich buttery flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Caramel
    • Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
    • Whisk in cream and cook until slightly thickened.
    • Stir in flaky salt and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the Dough
    • Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl.
    • Beat butter and sugars until fluffy.
    • Mix in egg and vanilla.
  3. Combine and Swirl
    • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until dough forms.
    • Gently fold caramel into dough, creating ribbons.
  4. Bake
    • Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes.
    • Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg