Irresistible No-Bake Salted Caramel Cookies
Irresistible no-bake salted caramel cookies are chewy, rich, and sweet with a hint of sea salt. Made without turning on the oven, they’re perfect for quick cravings, gifting, or holiday treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including cooling)
- Yield: 20–24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup salted caramel chips or 20 soft caramels
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (plus more for sprinkling)
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and milk. Stir until mixture reaches a gentle boil.
- Boil for 2–3 minutes while stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Stir in caramel chips (or soft caramels), vanilla, and sea salt until smooth and melted.
- Fold in oats until fully combined.
- Drop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet in mounds. Sprinkle with sea salt while warm.
- Let cool for 30–40 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate to speed up setting.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix in nuts, chocolate chips, or coconut flakes for added texture.
- Use plant-based butter and dairy-free milk for a dairy-free version.
- Quick oats will make softer, more uniform cookies.
- Store at room temp or freeze with parchment between layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
