Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies: A Cozy Treat to Share
Delightful Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies that offer a rich, gooey caramel center and a spiced exterior, perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- Oven
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- spatula
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar packed tightly
- 0.5 cup White Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
For the Gooey Center
- 12 pieces Soft Caramel Candies or Caramel Baking Bits
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 0.25 cup Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
Optional Add-ins
- to taste Flaky Sea Salt
- to taste Espresso Powder
- to taste Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide the dough, place caramel in the center, and form into balls.
- Roll cookie balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place on baking sheet with 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is not melted and watch closely during baking to maintain the gooey center.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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