Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies, where the warm embrace of brown sugar and cinnamon meets a gooey caramel center. These cookies are perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, providing a comforting treat that will quickly become a favorite among dessert lovers. With their unique blend of flavors and textures, each bite promises a delightful surprise, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. Easy to make and beautifully versatile, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 12-14 soft caramel candies or 1/2 cup caramel baking bits
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon white sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt (for salted caramel flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the 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, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place caramel in the center and wrap dough around it.
- Roll cookies in a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon before placing them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg