Description
Soft, chewy cookies loaded with gooey salted caramel bits and creamy white chocolate chunks—these cookies strike the perfect balance between sweet and salty for an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
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½ cup salted caramel bits or chopped soft caramel candies
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Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Cream butter and sugars:
In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy and fluffy.
3️⃣ Add eggs and vanilla:
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Combine dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5️⃣ Fold in mix-ins:
Gently fold in white chocolate chunks and salted caramel bits.
6️⃣ Scoop and bake:
Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets. Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top of each cookie.
7️⃣ Bake:
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
8️⃣ Cool and enjoy:
Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
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For extra caramel flavor, drizzle melted caramel sauce over cooled cookies.
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Store in an airtight container to keep cookies soft.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min