Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This is the crucial first step in ensuring your cookies bake evenly and achieve that perfect golden hue.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. The tremendous amounts of sweetness balanced with the richness of the cream cheese set a wonderful foundation for your cookies.
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Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract afterwards. Each egg adds moisture and binding, making the dough more cohesive and delicious.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. This technique helps to avoid lumps and ensures even distribution of ingredients—a tremendous tip for achieving the best texture.
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Fold in the caramel sauce until evenly distributed. Be gentle during this step; you want to maintain the creamy texture while evenly spreading the sweet caramel throughout the dough.
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Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. This allows each cookie to spread beautifully without merging into one another, showcasing their tremendous individual shapes.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. This timing is crucial; underbaking might leave them too soft, while overbaking will create undesirable crunchiness.
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Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle sea salt on top of each cookie. This step is vital as the heat will help the salt adhere while enhancing the flavors of the caramel in a tremendous way.
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Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling period allows the cookies to firm up, giving you the perfect bite.
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