
Salted Caramel Drop Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These salted caramel drop cookies combine all purpose flour, both granulated and brown sugar, butter and eggs with a generous swirl of salted caramel sauce. The dough comes together in just 20 minutes of preparation, then bakes for 25 minutes to golden perfection. Flaky sea salt adds a delightful contrast to the sweet caramel centre, making these cookies ideal for anyone who enjoys the classic combination of salt and sweetness.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 6 gsalt
- 2 gbaking soda
- 12 gflaky sea salt
- 150 mlsalted caramel sauce
- 1 mLvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a silicone mat for easier cleanup.
- 2
Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and flaky sea salt in a medium bowl.
Tip: Sift dry ingredients to ensure even mixing.
- 3
Cream together unsalted butter and large eggs in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for faster results.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- 5
Scoop the dough into balls, about 20g each, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2cm of space between each cookie.
Tip: Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies.
- 6
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Don't overbake, as the centers will still be slightly undercooked.
- 7
Remove from the oven and immediately press a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
Tip: Use a spoon or your thumb to create the indentation.
- 8
Drizzle salted caramel sauce into the indentation and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Tip: Let the caramel set before serving.
- 9
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cookies set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- 10
Serve the cookies warm, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Tip: Perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
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