Tender Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies
These tender brown sugar cinnamon caramel cookies feature gooey caramel centers and a soft, buttery cinnamon-spiced dough, perfect for cozy treats and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 soft caramel candies, individually wrapped, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula until just combined.
- Chop the caramel candies into small chunks about half a teaspoon in size.
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons (22g) of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each dough ball slightly.
- Press a piece of chopped caramel gently into the center of each dough ball, then cover with a little more dough, sealing the caramel inside.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers still look soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill dough balls for 15 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and keep caramel centers intact. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Use fingers to seal caramel inside dough. If caramel oozes out, use smaller caramel pieces or seal dough more firmly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
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