Caramel Slice and Bake Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

   Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step if desired.

3. 3

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

   Tip: If using nuts, fold them into the dough at this stage.

5. 5

   Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each cookie.

   Tip: Try to make the balls of dough as uniform as possible for even baking.

6. 6

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

   Tip: Don't overbake, as the cookies will set and become firmer as they cool.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and immediately press a small indentation into the center of each cookie.

   Tip: This will help the caramel sauce pool in the center of the cookie.

8. 8

   Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cookies, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.

9. 9

   Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.