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

1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Stir in brown sugar, caramel sauce, and milk.
3. 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

1. Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
2. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
3. 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!