Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Salted Caramel Cookies, where buttery shortbread meets rich homemade caramel topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. These irresistible thumbprint cookies are perfect for any occasion, be it a festive gathering or a cozy night in. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and harmonious blend of sweet and salty flavors, they are sure to impress everyone who takes a bite. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, you can whip up these cookies with simple ingredients and straightforward steps. Gather your loved ones and enjoy these delightful treats together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheets, and create indentations using your thumb.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Press down any puffed indentations while warm.
- For caramel, melt sugar in a saucepan until amber; add butter and cream while whisking vigorously until combined.
- Spoon warm caramel into cookie indentations and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 109
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 19mg