Caramel Butter Cookies
When I think of comfort food, cookies always come to mind. These caramel butter cookies are quick, easy, and oh-so-memorable.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel bits
For Sprinkling
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 3: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until well combined.
- Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Step 6: Gently fold in the caramel bits until evenly distributed in the dough.
- Step 7: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Step 8: Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie dough ball.
- Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
- Step 10: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want to keep them longer, they can be frozen for up to three months.