Salted Caramel Sugar Cookies with Frosting

Looking for a gluten-free treat that won't disappoint? These salted caramel gluten free sugar cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth cravings. Check out the recipe here and make them now!

Making Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

The idea behind the salted caramel sugar cookies came to me on Super Bowl Sunday. With a giant jar of homemade salted caramel sauce staring me down every time I opened the fridge, it was like it was daring me to cook something with it instead of dipping my spoon inside and taking a bite every time I went into the fridge. I had to come up with something. Anything! I had hungry people coming.

So the idea was born to make sugar cookies. I took it a step further and stirred a little bit of salted caramel sauce into the batter. They were absolutely delicious all by themselves. There was still some leftover caramel sauce so I made some salted caramel buttercream frosting and then drizzled some additional caramel sauce on top.

The Perfect Cookie!

By the end of the first quarter the cookies were being devoured just as fast as the Ravens were gaining yardage. And even though the team I wanted to win didn't, it was okay. I still had my cookies.

These cookies are absolutely perfect for the salted caramel fan in your house. They have the sweetness of a frosted sugar cookie with the warmth of caramel. Add a little touch of salt and it balances it out for the perfect combination of sweet and salty. You can't go wrong with these cookies!

Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees

Preheat the oven to 350℉, laying out a greased cookie sheet or two. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, baking soda and baking powder. In a separate bowl cream the butter, sugar and salted caramel sauce on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. Add in the flour mixture, stirring until well combined. Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place on prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and done in the center. Enjoy!

Mix together gluten-free flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl

In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of gluten-free flour or unbleached all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon baking soda. Use a fork or spoon to mix everything together until combined. If you're adding any optional nuts or spices to the cookie dough, mix them in now too. This will create the base for your delicious salted caramel gluten free sugar cookies!

In a separate bowl, whisk egg until light and fluffy

In a separate bowl, whisk one large egg with a fork or wire whisk until light and fluffy. This will help bind the ingredients together for your salted caramel sugar cookies. Add the egg to the creamed sugar and butter mixture. Finally add in the flour mixture until the mixture is combined.

Don't forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition from either side to ensure that all ingredients are evenly distributed!

Making Caramel Sauce

You can make or buy your caramel sauce for these cookies. I have an easy no thermometer salted caramel sauce recipe or you can purchase caramel sauce. You can even purchase dairy free caramel sauce online.

Buy Dairy Free Caramel Sauce

Prepare the Frosting

After your cookies are baked, cool the cookies on a wireless cookie sheet. Prepare the frosting by whipping together ¼ cup softened butter, ¼ cup salted caramel sauce, 3-4 cups powdered sugar and 1-2 teaspoons of milk if needed to thin the frosting. Whip on medium speed for several minutes until light and fluffy. Frost the cookies, then drizzle with additional caramel sauce if desired.

Try to Eat Just One Cookie!

Enjoy your delicious salted caramel sugar cookies! The combination of the sweet sugar cookie and the salty caramel sauce creates a perfect balance of flavors in every bite. These cookies are sure to become a new favorite.

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Salted Caramel Sugar Cookies with Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting

Yield: 16 cookies

A deliciously sweet sugar cookie filled with the warmth of caramel and a hint of salt.
Ingredients
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoon butter softened
1 cup sugar
½ cup salted caramel sauce homemade or storebought
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup butter softened
¼ cup salted caramel sauce
3-4 cups powdered sugar
1-2 teaspoon milk (if needed to thin)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar and salted caramel sauce on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. It will not get light and fluffy like when you traditionally cream butter and sugar but should have a nice smooth consistency.
Turn the mixer to low and add in the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined. Stop and scrape bowl, then turn mixer onto low. Add the flour mixture and stir until all flour has been incorporated.
Drop batter by tablespoons onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, leaving approximately two inches between cookies. Bake for 10-11 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
Remove from oven and allow to cool on cookie sheet for several minutes before moving to a wire cooling rack. Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting.
To finish cookies: Spread desired amount of frosting evenly on each cookie, then drizzle additional salted caramel sauce on top of the cookie.
TO MAKE THE FROSTING:
In a mixer, blend together the butter, caramel sauce and powdered sugar until smooth and frosting holds it's shape when turned off. Add milk one teaspoon at a time to thin if needed. Spread frosting onto cookies, or pipe onto cupcakes if making.
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