maldon salted caramel delightful cookies

29 Pinches 5 Photos
Here, KY
Updated on Dec 12, 2014

This is the recipe from the back of a package of Nestle Toll House Delightfuls caramel filled baking morsels. I sprinkled Maldon salt on the top halfway through baking and it took the flavor to the next level. Delish!

Rate
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield About 4 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour (plus 1 to 2 additional tablespoons if omitting nuts)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups (1 pkg.) caramel filled morsels
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon maldon salt or other flaky sea salt

How To Make maldon salted caramel delightful cookies

  • Step 1
    Assemble ingredients and utensils.
  • Step 2
    Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Step 3
    Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.
  • Step 4
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Step 5
    Gradually beat in flour mixture. (Remember to add 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of flour if not adding nuts.)
  • Step 6
    Stir in morsels and nuts.
  • Step 7
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 8
    Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets (I line mine with parchment paper.)
  • Step 9
    Bake 5 minutes, remove from oven and sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of Maldon salt.
  • Step 10
    Return to oven and bake an additional 6 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 11
    Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

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