Description
Deliciously soft cookies filled with gooey caramel, combining buttery sweetness with a touch of sea salt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup caramel, wrapped candies or homemade
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well along with the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of dough, flatten it, and add a piece of caramel in the center.
- Wrap the dough around the caramel, ensuring it’s fully enclosed.
- Place the cookies on prepared baking sheets with space between them.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie before baking.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown and centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For an added twist, use a splash of maple syrup if you’re out of vanilla extract. These cookies can be frozen for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, caramel cookies, dessert, baking, family recipe