No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies

 

No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies – Sweet, Chewy & Irresistible

When your sweet tooth strikes but you don’t feel like turning on the oven, these No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies are the perfect solution. Combining rich caramel flavor, a touch of sea salt, and a chewy texture, these cookies are easy to make and impossible to resist. With just a few pantry ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a batch of indulgent cookies in under 20 minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Not only are these cookies delicious, but they’re also:

• Quick & easy – No baking required!

• Perfect for any season – A great treat for summer when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen.

• Sweet & salty perfection – The balance of rich caramel and flaky sea salt makes them truly addictive.

• Portable & shareable – Great for parties, holiday trays, or after-school snacks.

If you’re a fan of caramel candies or sweet-and-salty desserts, this recipe will become a favorite in your home.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• ½ cup unsalted butter

• 1 cup brown sugar

• ½ cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)

• ½ cup milk

• 3 cups quick oats

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (plus more for topping)

Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, chopped pecans, or shredded coconut

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare a baking sheet – Line with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

2. Make the caramel base – In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, caramel sauce, and milk. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. Add oats & flavoring – Remove from heat. Stir in oats, vanilla extract, and half of the sea salt until everything is well combined.

4. Form cookies – Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.

5. Finish & set – Sprinkle with additional flaky sea salt and let cookies cool at room temperature until firm (about 30 minutes).

6. Enjoy – Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Tips for Success

• Use quick oats – They bind better than old-fashioned oats and help the cookies hold their shape.

• Don’t skip the salt – The contrast of sweet caramel and flaky sea salt is what makes these cookies stand out.

• Customize them – Add nuts for crunch, coconut for texture, or drizzle with melted chocolate for extra indulgence.

• Chill for faster setting – If you’re in a hurry, place cookies in the fridge for 15 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

These No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies are perfect with a glass of milk, a hot cup of coffee, or tucked into lunchboxes for a sweet surprise. They also make excellent additions to holiday cookie trays or dessert buffets.

Final Thoughts

Simple, chewy, and packed with flavor, these No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies deliver big taste without the hassle of baking. With their sweet-and-salty balance and quick prep time, they’re a treat you’ll find yourself making again and again