Let’s be honest. Cold brew coffee is practically a life-saver. And what better way to take your caffeine addiction to the next level than pairing it with salted caramel cookies? The cold brew hits you with a punch of smooth, bold flavor, while the cookies offer a sweet, salty contrast that’s basically perfection. If you’re tired of basic coffee and dry cookies, this combo is the game-changer you didn’t know you needed. Think of it as the grown-up version of your childhood snack break—just with more sophistication and a little less restraint.
Cold Brew with Salted Caramel Cookies
A refreshing cold brew served with salted caramel cookies that elevate any snack break into a delightful experience.
Ingredients
For Cold Brew Coffee:
- 2 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
- Ice cubes
- 2 tbsp milk optional
For Salted Caramel Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup caramel bits or caramel sauce
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Combine coarsely ground coffee and cold water. Let it steep in the fridge for 12–24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter, sugar, and egg in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Stir in caramel bits and sea salt.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Once cookies are done, cool on a wire rack.
- Serve cold brew with ice cubes and optional milk.
- Enjoy your coffee and cookie combo.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Iron: 4%
- Calcium: 2%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Potassium: 5%
- Add whipped cream to your cold brew for extra indulgence.
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar in the cookie dough.
- Don’t skimp on the sea salt; it’s the magic ingredient that balances the sweetness.
- Make a batch of cookies and freeze them for future snack emergencies.
