Chewy Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet, salty, chewy, and crunchy with these Chewy Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies. Easy to make, these cookies feature a mix of salted caramel, toffee bits, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a truly delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup toffee bits (like Heath bits)
- 1 cup caramel chips or soft caramel pieces, chopped
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in the toffee bits and caramel chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Substitutions & Additions: Consider adding chocolate chips, nuts, or different types of candies. Gluten-free flour blend or butterscotch chips can be used as alternatives.
- Tips for Success: Properly measure flour, avoid overmixing, slightly underbake for chewier cookies, and use flaky sea salt for best flavor bursts.
- Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness. Cookies can also be frozen before or after baking for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
