Description
Sweet salted caramel cookies deliver a rich, indulgent experience without turning on the oven. Chocolate chips and graham cracker crumbs create an irresistible no-bake treat that melts in your mouth with perfect balance of salty and sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ½ cups quick oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup butter (1 ½ sticks)
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3.4 ounces instant butterscotch pudding mix
- ½ cup toffee chips
- Dash of salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or wax paper, ensuring a smooth, flat surface for cookie placement.
- Gather and measure the oats, setting them aside for quick incorporation into the caramel mixture.
- Place chocolate chips in the freezer to maintain their shape during mixing and prevent complete melting.
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar (200 grams), unsalted butter (113 grams), a pinch of salt, and evaporated milk (120 milliliters or 4 fluid ounces).
- Heat the mixture over medium temperature, stirring consistently to prevent burning and promote even caramelization.
- Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a full rolling boil, maintaining constant movement with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula.
- Once boiling, allow the mixture to bubble vigorously for exactly 30 seconds, then immediately remove from heat.
- Quickly fold in the prepared oats and instant pudding mix, stirring until thoroughly integrated and the texture becomes slightly thickened.
- Let the mixture rest for 2-3 minutes to cool slightly and prevent chocolate chip disintegration.
- Gently fold in frozen chocolate chips and toffee chips, using rapid, light stirring motions to distribute ingredients evenly without completely melting the chips.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of the mixture onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
- Immediately sprinkle a small amount of coarse sea salt over each cookie for a delightful flavor contrast.
- Allow cookies to set and cool at room temperature for 15-30 minutes, during which they will firm up and develop a smooth, glossy exterior.
Notes
- Chilling chocolate chips beforehand helps maintain their shape and texture when added to the warm mixture.
- Quick boiling of the sugar, butter, and milk creates a smooth, rich caramel base for these no-bake cookies.
- Letting the mixture cool slightly prevents chocolate chips from completely melting, ensuring delightful chocolate chunks.
- Sprinkle sea salt just before cookies set to enhance the sweet-salty flavor profile and add a gourmet touch.
- Parchment paper makes removing and cleaning up after cookie-making a breeze, preventing sticking and mess.
- Patience is key – allow cookies to set for at least 15-30 minutes to achieve the perfect chewy, firm texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg