Description

These Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies are a delightful treat combining the rich, buttery flavor of classic cookies with the irresistible crunch of toffee bits and the gooey sweetness of caramel. Topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these cookies offer the perfect balance of sweet and salty in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

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
1 cup toffee bits
1 cup caramel bits

Topping

1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
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, which should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure even incorporation, then stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures an even distribution of the leavening and salt throughout the dough.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough which can lead to tough cookies.
Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the toffee bits and caramel bits until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
Add Salt Topping: Lightly sprinkle the tops of each cookie dough mound with flaky sea salt to enhance the sweet flavors with a salty contrast.
Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden and the centers are set but still soft.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up and develop the perfect texture.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming and texture.
Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to prevent tough cookies.
You can substitute toffee bits and caramel bits with chocolate chips for a different flavor variation.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
If caramel bits are not available, chopped soft caramel candies can be mixed in instead.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: salted caramel cookies, toffee cookies, caramel crunch cookies, homemade cookies, baked cookies, dessert recipes