No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies

Yum — No-Bake Salted Caramel Cookies are a quick, easy, and indulgent treat! They’re perfect when you want something sweet without turning on the oven. Here’s a complete recipe for a chewy, sweet-and-salty cookie with caramel goodness.

🍪 No-Bake Salted Caramel Cookies

⏱ Total Time: 15 minutes + cooling

🍴 Makes: About 24 cookies

🧂 Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)

• 3 cups quick oats

• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or mini chocolate chips

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.

2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine:

   • Granulated sugar

   • Brown sugar

   • Butter

   • Milk
     Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a rolling boil.

3. Once boiling, cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

4. Remove from heat, then quickly stir in:

   • Caramel sauce

   • Vanilla extract

   • Sea salt

5. Add the quick oats (and optional nuts or chips) and mix until fully coated.

6. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.

7. Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of sea salt (optional but delicious).

8. Let cool at room temperature for about 30–45 minutes or until set.

📝 Tips:

• For softer cookies, reduce oats to 2 1/2 cups.

• For a deeper caramel flavor, use dark brown sugar.

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.