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Best Salted Caramel Swirl Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies with gooey caramel swirls and a hint of sea salt for the perfect sweet-salty balance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 tbsp milk or cream
  • flaky sea salt for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
  5. Stir caramel with milk to loosen, then gently swirl into dough.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges set and centers soft.
  8. Sprinkle with sea salt and cool on rack.

Notes

Do not overmix caramel into dough to maintain visible swirls.