If you are craving something sweet rich and incredibly easy these no bake salted caramel cookies are the perfect solution. No oven no stress just gooey caramel a touch of sea salt and chewy cookie texture ready fast.
Inspired by classic caramel cookies this version skips baking but keeps all the flavor and indulgence.
Why These No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies Work
No oven needed
These cookies set in the fridge which saves time and effort
Perfect texture
Soft chewy base with a gooey caramel center
Sweet and salty balance
Caramel and sea salt create a rich satisfying flavor
Ingredients You Will Need
Main Ingredients
Note quantities are listed in the recipe card below
- Rolled oats
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
Caramel Filling
- Soft caramels
- Heavy cream
Optional Add ins
- Chocolate chips
- Peanut butter
- Coconut flakes
- Chopped nuts
How to Make No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies
Step 1 Make the base
Melt butter sugar and milk in a saucepan
Bring to a gentle boil for 1 to 2 minutes
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt
Step 2 Mix
Add oats and stir until coated
Let cool slightly
Step 3 Prepare caramel
Melt soft caramels with cream until smooth
Step 4 Assemble
Scoop cookie mixture and flatten
Add caramel in the center
Cover and shape into cookies
Step 5 Chill
Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes
Sprinkle sea salt before serving
Pro Tips
- Use soft caramels for best texture
- Do not overboil the mixture
- Always chill before serving
- Add salt while cookies are still warm
Storage
- Room temperature up to 3 days
- Fridge up to 1 week
- Freezer up to 3 months
FAQs
Can I make these without oats
Yes use crushed biscuits instead
Why are my cookies too soft
The mixture may not have boiled long enough
Can I use caramel sauce
Yes but reduce liquid to avoid soggy cookies
No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
Description
These no bake salted caramel cookies are rich chewy and perfectly balanced with sweet caramel and a touch of flaky sea salt. A quick and easy treat with no oven required.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 12 soft caramels
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan melt butter brown sugar and milk
- Bring to a boil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt
- Add oats and mix well
- Melt caramels with cream until smooth
- Scoop cookie mixture and flatten
- Add caramel to the center and cover with more mixture
- Shape into cookies
- Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes
- Sprinkle sea salt and serve
Notes
Store cookies in the refrigerator for best texture. You can slightly warm before serving for a softer caramel center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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