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:
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
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3 cups quick oats
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Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or mini chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine:
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Granulated sugar
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Brown sugar
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Butter
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Milk
Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
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Once boiling, cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
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Remove from heat, then quickly stir in:
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Caramel sauce
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Vanilla extract
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Sea salt
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Add the quick oats (and optional nuts or chips) and mix until fully coated.
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Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of sea salt (optional but delicious).
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Let cool at room temperature for about 30–45 minutes or until set.
📝 Tips:
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For softer cookies, reduce oats to 2 1/2 cups.
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For a deeper caramel flavor, use dark brown sugar.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.