No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies
When you’re craving cookies but don’t want to turn on the oven, these No-Bake Salted Caramel Cookies are here to save the day. Made with simple pantry staples, they’re chewy, sweet with a hint of salt, and ready in no time.
They’re quick, easy, and dangerously addictive.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No oven needed – Perfect for hot days or quick fixes.
- Sweet & salty – Caramel and sea salt are a match made in heaven.
- Quick & easy – Ready in under 20 minutes.
- Perfect texture – Chewy with just the right crunch.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup milk
- 3 cups quick oats (or rolled oats)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp sea salt (plus extra flakes for topping)
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped pecans
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Caramel Base
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar, caramel sauce, and milk.
- Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 2: Add Flavor
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
Step 3: Mix with Oats
- Add oats (and nuts or chocolate chips if using).
- Stir until fully coated and combined.
Step 4: Shape Cookies
- Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle with extra flaky sea salt.
Step 5: Chill & Set
- Let cookies set at room temperature or refrigerate for 30–40 minutes until firm.
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy with a cold glass of milk
- Serve as a quick dessert for parties or potlucks
- Crumble over ice cream for a chewy topping
Tips & Variations
- Chocolate drizzle → Melt chocolate and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Nutty crunch → Add chopped pecans, almonds, or peanuts.
- Extra gooey → Swirl in more caramel before shaping.
- Storage → Keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Why This Recipe Works
Cooking the butter, sugar, caramel, and milk into a syrup before mixing with oats gives these cookies their signature chewy texture and rich caramel flavor. A sprinkle of flaky salt balances the sweetness perfectly.
Final Bite
Chewy, buttery, and kissed with caramel sweetness and sea salt, these No-Bake Salted Caramel Cookies are little bites of joy that require almost no effort. Make a batch today, and watch them disappear in minutes!
