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No-Bake Salted Caramel Cookies

Delight in these No-Bake Salted Caramel Cookies, featuring a crispy graham cracker base and a creamy salted caramel filling topped with chocolate and sea salt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Ensure it is hot for better mixing
Caramel Filling
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar can be used
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract is recommended
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Can use dark or milk chocolate
  • Sea salt For topping, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter. Mix well until all crumbs are thoroughly coated.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk. Stir continuously until the mixture begins to simmer, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the caramel mixture into the graham cracker crumb mixture. Stir until fully combined. Press this mixture evenly into a greased baking dish, ensuring a flat surface.
Chill
  1. Place the dish in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes to allow the cookies to firm up.
Add Toppings
  1. Once chilled, melt 1/2 cup of chocolate chips in the microwave or on a double boiler. Drizzle over the cookie base and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top.
Set and Slice
  1. Return to the refrigerator to set for an additional 10 minutes before slicing into squares.
  2. Enjoy!

Notes

For a nutty flavor, consider adding 1/4 cup of finely chopped nuts into the cookie base. For gluten-free options, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free crumbs. Ensure ample chilling time for best texture.