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
Printable Recipe CardNo 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!