Oatmeal Caramel Chip Cookies
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Recipe Intro From kaitsplatess
These Oatmeal Caramel Chip Cookies were born from a spontaneous find at Trader Joe’s—caramel baking chips—and the results are beyond delicious. With crispy edges, chewy centers, and the perfect balance of sweet caramel and flaky sea salt, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser and incredibly easy to make. Think of them as a cozy upgrade to your classic oatmeal cookie.
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ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup caramel chips
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
Step 3
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4
Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until just combined.
Step 5
Stir in the oats and caramel chips until evenly distributed.
Step 6
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each.
Step 7
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
Step 8
Let cool slightly, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Enjoy!