Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies. These soft and chewy treats feature a rich combination of brown sugar and warm cinnamon, creating a comforting aroma that fills your kitchen. Each cookie is filled with gooey caramel, providing a sweet surprise in every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress. Whether enjoyed warm or cooled, they are ideal for sharing or savoring alone with a cup of coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 2¼ 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)
- Optional: A pinch of flaky sea salt
- Optional: ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- Optional: ¼ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt; then mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the dough into portions, flatten slightly, place caramel in the center, and wrap the dough around it.
- Roll each cookie ball in a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Arrange on the baking sheet spaced apart and sprinkle lightly with white sugar.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden; cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg