No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies (12 Cookies of Christmas S3.E6)
These No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies are the perfect treat when you want something sweet, salty, chewy, and fast. They’re made with melted butter, sugar, evaporated milk, a surprise boost from butterscotch pudding mix, and plenty of chocolate chips and toffee bits. No oven required!
This recipe is cookie #6 in my 12 Cookies of Christmas series — and it’s one of the EASIEST cookies in the whole countdown.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- No bake — ready in minutes
- Chewy caramel flavor
- Packed with chocolate + toffee
- Sweet + salty perfection
- Great for gifting or last-minute holiday treats
No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup butter 1 ½ sticks, unsalted
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 1 3.4 oz box instant butterscotch pudding
- 3 ½ cups quick oats
- Dash of salt to taste
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup toffee chips
INSTRUCTIONS
- Line a surface or baking sheets with wax paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Heat over medium, stirring constantly until butter melts.
- Bring mixture to a boil and allow it to boil without stirring for 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the instant butterscotch pudding mix and salt until fully dissolved.
- Add quick oats, chocolate chips, and toffee chips. Stir quickly to combine.
- Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper and flatten slightly if desired.
- Cool at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for faster setting.
Notes
- Quick oats work best for chewy texture.
- Boil mixture for exactly 4 minutes to ensure cookies set properly
- Chill cookies for a firmer texture and longer storage.
- Optional: Top with flaky sea salt before cooling for an extra pop of flavor
Tips for Perfect No Bake Cookies
- Quick oats create the best chewy texture.
- Don’t overboil — 4 minutes is the magic number.
- Add flaky sea salt on top for a gourmet finish.
- Chill before serving if you want a firmer bite.
Storage
- Room temp: 4–5 days
- Refrigerator: 1 week
- Freezer: up to 3 months
Final Thoughts
These No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies are everything you want in a holiday treat — fast, decadent, sweet, salty, and totally irresistible. Add them to your cookie trays or make them when you need dessert right now. Enjoy cookie #6 in the series!
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