No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies

Here’s a quick and indulgent No-Bake Salted Caramel Cookie recipe — chewy, sweet, salty, and ready in under 20 minutes. No oven required!

🍪 No-Bake Salted Caramel Cookies

🧂 Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

• ½ cup whole milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)

• 2½ cups quick oats (or old-fashioned oats for a chewier texture)

• ½ cup caramel sauce or caramel bits

• Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or mini chocolate chips

🔥 Instructions:

1. Prepare a Tray:

• Line a baking sheet or counter with parchment or wax paper.

2. Make Caramel Base:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine:

  • Granulated sugar

  • Brown sugar

  • Butter

  • Milk

• Stir continuously and bring to a boil. Once boiling, let it simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. Add Flavor & Texture:

• Remove from heat.

• Stir in vanilla extract, sea salt, and caramel sauce or bits until smooth.

• Mix in quick oats (and nuts or chips if using) until fully coated.

4. Form Cookies:

• Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls onto prepared parchment paper.

• Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.

• Sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt on top while still warm.

5. Set:

• Let cookies cool and set for about 15–20 minutes at room temperature (or chill in the fridge to speed up).

📝 Tips:

• Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3–4 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.

• For extra chew, use old-fashioned oats; for softer cookies, stick with quick oats.

Want a peanut butter caramel twist or a vegan version? I can adjust the recipe!