Description
Craving a sweet treat that’s effortless and indulgent? These No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies deliver big flavor with minimal effort—perfect for a quick dessert, party platter, or lunchbox surprise. Chewy rolled oats wrapped in a buttery, rich caramel glaze and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt make this an irresistible and oven-free delight. If you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, quick no-bake snacks, or a creative twist on caramel cookies, this recipe is your go-to. Ideal for summer desserts, healthy-ish snacks, or last-minute food ideas that don’t require baking.
Ingredients
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup corn syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Line a baking sheet or countertop with parchment paper and prep all ingredients.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and corn syrup. Stir constantly.
3. Once it begins to bubble, simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, stirring the entire time.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and sea salt.
5. Add rolled oats (and any optional mix-ins), mixing until everything is evenly coated.
6. Drop spoonfuls onto parchment and shape into cookies.
7. Sprinkle sea salt flakes while still sticky.
8. Let set at room temperature for 20–30 minutes or chill in fridge for 10–15 minutes.
Notes
Use heavy cream instead of milk for a richer, smoother caramel.
Work fast when shaping the cookies—caramel sets quickly.
Top with flaky salt immediately so it sticks properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: no bake cookies, salted caramel, quick dessert, easy cookie recipe