Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies, where sweet meets salty in every bite. These chewy cookies feature a rich brown sugar base complemented by toffee bits, chopped pecans, and decadent caramel pieces, all finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this easy recipe will impress friends and family alike. With customizable options to suit your taste, these cookies are not just a treat; they’re an experience you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup caramel squares (cut into fourths)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add melted butter and mix until crumbly. Then incorporate eggs and vanilla until fully combined.
- Gently fold in toffee bits, caramel squares, and chopped pecans.
- Optionally chill the dough for up to 24 hours for better texture.
- Roll heaping tablespoons of dough into balls and place them on the baking sheets with space in between.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt right after removing from the oven.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg