Salted Caramel Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
These salted caramel oatmeal cookies are crisp, buttery, and filled with gooey caramel bits, finished with a touch of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-and-salty bite.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened (170g)
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 215g
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100g
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 150g
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 cup caramel baking bits or chopped soft caramels
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in oats and caramel bits.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10-12minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, transfer to a cooling rack, and top with flaky sea salt.
