Description
Delight in these Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies, featuring a perfect balance of buttery sweetness and crunchy toffee with rich caramel bits. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these cookies offer a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that are perfect for any occasion.
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
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- 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 helps to incorporate air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and tough cookies.
- Fold in Crunchy Bits: Gently fold in the toffee bits and caramel bits until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough, adding delightful texture and flavor.
- Portion Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Sprinkle Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle the tops of each cookie with flaky sea salt to enhance the salted caramel flavor profile.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers have set but are still soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and preventing sticking.
- Flaky sea salt on top complements the sweetness and enhances flavor complexity.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
