Description
Delightful cookies featuring brown sugar, cinnamon, and a gooey caramel filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 12–14 soft caramel candies (unwrapped) or ½ cup caramel baking bits
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon white sugar for sprinkling
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt (optional)
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- ¼ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly. Place a caramel candy or a few caramel baking bits in the center of each cookie, then fold the dough around it.
- In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Roll each cookie in this mixture before placing it on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with the remaining white sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a salted caramel flavor, consider adding a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Add espresso powder for enhanced brown sugar notes.
- Nuts can be added for extra texture if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg