No-Bake Salted Caramel Cookies 🍪✨
Sweet, chewy, and just the right touch of salty — these
No-Bake Salted Caramel Cookies are packed with
rich caramel flavor and require no oven at all.
A perfect quick dessert when you want something indulgent in minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant butterscotch pudding mix
- 3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat mixture: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Let boil for 2 minutes.
- Add flavor: Remove from heat and stir in the butterscotch pudding mix until fully dissolved.
- Mix oats: Add oats, salt, and vanilla. Stir until evenly coated and thickened.
- Shape cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or parchment paper. Flatten slightly if desired.
- Finish: Sprinkle lightly with extra sea salt while still warm. Let cool and set for 20–30 minutes.
Serving Ideas
Enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk, crumble them over vanilla ice cream,
or pack them in lunchboxes for a sweet surprise. They’re also amazing with a drizzle
of melted chocolate on top!
Tips & Variations
- Extra indulgence: Stir in 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans.
- Darker flavor: Use dark brown sugar instead of white sugar for a deeper caramel taste.
- Quick chill: Place the cookies in the fridge for 15 minutes if you want them to set faster.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
No fuss, no oven, and ready in under 30 minutes.
These chewy salted caramel cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty,
making them a crowd-pleaser every time!
Make a batch today and enjoy gooey caramel goodness without ever turning on the oven!