Description
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies are a delicious treat that combines the rich flavors of brown sugar and cinnamon with gooey caramel filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup soft caramel candies, chopped
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
- Optional: white chocolate chips, chopped pecans or walnuts, sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each. Incorporate vanilla extract; blend until smooth and cohesive.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and cornstarch until evenly distributed.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the creamed butter mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Chop caramel candies into small pieces. If using firm caramels, soften with a tablespoon of heavy cream as needed. For caramel sauce, portion onto a lined plate and chill until firm.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten into a disk. Place a portion of caramel in the center and fold dough around it, ensuring caramel is fully enclosed. Roll gently to shape into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft. Do not overbake.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt flakes while still warm for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Chilling the dough prevents cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- For a nutty flavor, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cookie dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg