Name: Salted Caramel Cookies for Supper
Yield: 20

Salted Caramel Cookies are soft, frosted, and dripping in caramel—every bite hits that reliable sweet-and-salty balance.

Author’s Note

The Best Cookies, Maybe Ever!

I’ve been obsessed with these graham cracker cookies for years, and while hosting a baby shower for my sister, I baked a bunch—plus a cake with cream cheese frosting.

I ended up topping a few cookies with the frosting, and it was maybe the most satisfying combo I’ve ever tried. Then I made a quick caramel sauce to drizzle on top, and wow—these might be the best cookies I’ve ever had.

They were such a hit I didn’t have a single one left, and so many people asked for the recipe. So I’m taking that as a sign that everyone needs this recipe. I can’t wait for you to try it!

Ingredients

Cookies:

Butter, White & Brown Sugars: Create a rich, sweet base.
Egg & Yolk, Vanilla Extract: Bind ingredients and add flavor.
Flour, Baking Soda, Cornstarch, Salt: Provide structure, softness, and a slight rise.
Graham Cracker Crumbs: Add a unique texture and taste to the salted caramel cookies.

Frosting:

Cream Cheese, Mascarpone, Butter: Form a creamy, rich base.
Vanilla Extract, Salt, Powdered Sugar: Enhance flavor and sweetness.

Caramel:

Butter, Brown Sugar, Corn Syrup, Condensed Milk: Create the caramel sauce.
Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt: Add depth and balance to the caramel’s sweetness.

Combine ingredients and boil for two minutes; remove from heat and mix in vanilla; let stand to thicken.

How To Make Salted Caramel Cookies

Dough: Mix melted butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients. Chill dough balls for 1-4 hours.
Bake: At 325°F (162°C) for 10-14 minutes.
Frost: Blend cream cheese, mascarpone, butter, and powdered sugar. Apply to cooled cookies.
Caramel Sauce: Cook butter, sugars, and condensed milk. Add vanilla and salt. Drizzle over frosted cookies. skippable: Top with caramel pieces and salt flakes.

Quick Tip

For a decorative touch, top each cookie with a half of Werther’s Soft Caramel. These affordable, flavorful caramels blend well with the frosting.

Making the cream cheese topping with mascarpone; beat mascarpone together with butter and cream cheese; add in vanilla and powdered sugar; beat to combine; frost salted caramel cookies.

Salted Caramel Cookies Tips

Save Egg White: Reserve for other dishes like egg skillet or this egg wrap.
Cool Melted Butter: Let it reach room temperature to prevent greasy cookies.
Chill Dough Properly: Essential for the right texture; avoid over-chilling to prevent dryness.
Measure Flour Carefully: Spoon and level for accurate measurement, ensuring the best cookie texture.

Storage

Storage Tips

Store unfrosted salted caramel cookies at room temperature.
Keep frosting and caramel sauce in separate airtight containers in the fridge.
Assemble with frosting and caramel just before serving.
Warm caramel sauce slightly before drizzling if needed.
Freeze uncooked dough balls in a freezer bag.