Decadent Heath Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate cookie experience with these Decadent Heath Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies. Inspired by the beloved Starbucks treat, this mouthwatering recipe blends the rich flavors of toffee, creamy white chocolate, and crunchy pretzels into a perfectly chewy cookie. The combination of brown sugar and a touch of coarse salt elevates the taste to new heights, making each bite a delightful surprise. These cookies are not only easy to make but are also perfect for sharing with friends and family, or for enjoying as a special treat for yourself. Once you take a bite, you'll be transported to cookie heaven!
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
2 1/4 cups (all-purpose, spooned and leveled)
baking soda
2 teaspoons (none)
cornstarch
1 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
unsalted butter
3/4 cup (melted)
brown sugar
1 cup (packed)
sugar
1/4 cup (none)
egg
1 (large)
egg yolk
1 (large, from one egg)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (pure)
Heath toffee bits
1/2 cup (none)
crushed pretzels
1/4-1/2 cup (to preference)
white chocolate chips
1/4-1/2 cup (to preference)
turbinado sugar
1 tablespoon (for sprinkling)
coarse salt
1 teaspoon (for sprinkling)
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the melted butter and sugars together for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
4
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5
Fold in the Heath toffee bits, crushed pretzels, and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cookie dough overnight to enhance flavor and texture.
7
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
9
Sprinkle each cookie with a small amount of turbinado sugar and a pinch of coarse sea salt.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
11
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Heath Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies?
These are cookies inspired by the beloved Starbucks treat, blending the rich flavors of toffee, creamy white chocolate, and crunchy pretzels into a chewy cookie.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 15 ingredients listed for this recipe.
What is the preparation for the flour?
You should use 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled.
How much baking soda do I need?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of baking soda.
Why is cornstarch included in the recipe?
One teaspoon of cornstarch is used to enhance the texture and chewiness of the cookies.
Does this recipe use salted or unsalted butter?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of melted unsalted butter.
How much brown sugar is required?
The recipe uses 1 cup of packed brown sugar.
What type of eggs are needed?
You will need one large egg and one large egg yolk.
What type of vanilla extract is recommended?
The recipe specifies 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
How much Heath toffee bits should I add?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of Heath toffee bits.
How many pretzels should be used?
You can use 1/4 to 1/2 cup of crushed pretzels depending on your preference.
What type of chocolate chips are used?
The recipe uses 1/4 to 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips.
What is used for sprinkling on top of the cookies?
Turbinado sugar and coarse sea salt are sprinkled on top before baking.
How much coarse salt is used for the topping?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of coarse salt for sprinkling.
How long should I beat the butter and sugars together?
Beat the melted butter and sugars for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
What is the first step of the instructions?
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
How should the dry ingredients be added to the wet mixture?
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined without overmixing.
When should I fold in the toffee and pretzels?
Fold in the Heath toffee bits, crushed pretzels, and white chocolate chips after the dry and wet ingredients are combined.
How long does the dough need to be refrigerated?
The cookie dough should be refrigerated overnight.
Why do I need to refrigerate the dough?
Refrigerating the dough overnight enhances the flavor and the final texture of the cookies.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How should the baking sheet be prepared?
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
How far apart should the dough balls be placed?
Drop dough balls approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
How long is the baking time?
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are done?
The cookies are done when the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
How long should the cookies cool on the baking sheet?
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them.
What is the final step before the cookies are ready?
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
What inspired this cookie recipe?
This recipe was inspired by the salted caramel treats found at Starbucks.
What kind of sugar is used besides brown sugar?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of regular granulated sugar in the dough.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These cookies are designed to be perfectly chewy with a crunchy bite from the pretzels and toffee.