No-Bake Salted Caramel Cookies
These No-Bake Salted Caramel Cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a crunchy base and gooey caramel topped with sea salt. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour or any nut-based flour
- 1/3 cup chopped dates pitted, for sweetness
Wet Mixture
- 1/2 cup almond butter or tahini
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt plus extra for topping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional, for drizzling
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, and chopped dates. Stir until well coated.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the almond butter (or tahini) with the maple syrup and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well incorporated. It should be slightly sticky but hold its shape.
- Line an 8×8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture into the dish and press down evenly to create a flat layer.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Once firm, remove from the fridge and cut into squares. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
- Enjoy right away, or drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra treat.
Notes
Substitutions: Replace almond butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option, or swap oats for gluten-free alternatives. Allowing at least one hour for setting will yield the best texture.