Soft Salted Caramel Cookies (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Add-ins and Toppings
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1 cup caramel bits or soft caramels, chopped
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Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
# Let's Cook!:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
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Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in caramel bits or chopped caramels.
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Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon balls and place on prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
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Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Immediately sprinkle with sea salt. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
# Cook's Notes:
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Let cookies cool properly for best texture
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Don't overbake - centers should look slightly underdone
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Can freeze dough balls for later use