Description
These Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies combine a perfect balance of buttery dough, crunchy toffee bits, and sweet caramel pieces, topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for an irresistible texture and flavor. Baked to golden perfection, they make a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins and Topping
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth dough base.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to incorporate fully, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and ensure tender cookies.
- Fold in Toffee and Caramel Bits: Carefully fold the toffee bits and caramel bits into the dough until they are evenly distributed, adding delightful crunchy and chewy texture.
- Portion Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Add Flaky Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle the tops of each dough mound with flaky sea salt to enhance the sweet and salty flavor profile.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they maintain their crunch.
Notes
- For softer cookies, reduce the baking time slightly.
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for best texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
- Using high-quality toffee and caramel bits greatly enhances the flavor.
- Flaky sea salt adds a wonderful contrast but can be omitted if preferred.
