We knew it: this fragrance was bound to make your mouth water from the very first whiff. With its sweet and slightly salty notes, Salted Caramel + Oatmeal evokes cozy, indulgent memories, like a tray of freshly baked cookies straight out of the oven.
To complement this delightful world, we’re sharing a simple, quick, and irresistible recipe for salted caramel oatmeal cookies. The kind of recipe that will fill your home with a divine aroma... and disappear in the blink of an eye! 👀
Homemade Salted Caramel Oatmeal Cookies
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 12-15 min
Servings: About 20 cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 g) softened butter or margarine
- 1/3 cup (70 g) sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda
- 1 cup (130 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (120 g) quick-cooking oats
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk or cream
- ½ cup (80 g) caramel chunks or caramel chips
- A pinch of sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix gently.
- Fold in the oats. If the dough feels too dry, add milk or cream.
- Gently mix in the caramel chunks or chips.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough (about 1 tbsp each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- For a gourmet touch, sprinkle the cookies with sea salt right after removing them from the oven. Let cool before indulging.
And there you have it! Not only will this fragrance fill your home with warmth, but these cookies will delight anyone brave enough to take a bite. Get ready for an avalanche of compliments... and to make this recipe over and over again!
