Description
Indulge in these decadent Caramel Cookies with a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. These chewy treats are loaded with caramel chips and nuts for a delightful texture.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup caramel baking chips or chopped soft caramel candies
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Fold in the caramel chips and nuts, if using.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra gooey centers, slightly underbake the cookies and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
- You can also press a few extra caramel pieces on top before baking for a prettier finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
