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No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies

No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies

  • Author: Lina
  • Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 20 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if using certified gluten-free oats or substitutions)

Description

No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies are a quick and easy treat combining rich buttery caramel with a hint of sea salt, delivering a soft, chewy texture without the need for an oven. Perfect for quick indulgence or impressing guests, these cookies balance sweet and salty flavors using simple pantry ingredients and minimal preparation.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (115g) butter
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 cups (270g) rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus extra for sprinkling

Optional Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (white, milk, or dark)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Caramel Base: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and slightly thickened, forming the caramel base.
  2. Add Flavor Enhancers: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a generous pinch of sea salt to enhance the salted caramel flavor.
  3. Mix in Dry Ingredients: Fold in the rolled oats until evenly coated. If using, also fold in chocolate chips or nuts for added texture and flavor.
  4. Shape the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls or use a cookie scoop to place mounds of the mixture onto parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Press slightly to form rounds.
  5. Chill and Set: Refrigerate the cookies for at least 30 minutes until firm and set, allowing the flavors to develop and the texture to become chewy.

Notes

  • Use fresh butter and real vanilla extract for best flavor.
  • Don’t skip the sea salt for flavor balance and complexity.
  • Keep heat low during melting to avoid burning or curdling.
  • Measure oats carefully to ensure perfect cookie texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • For longer storage, freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container; freezes well up to 2 months.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: no bake cookies, salted caramel cookies, easy dessert, chewy cookies, no oven dessert, gluten free cookies

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