Description
Indulge in the wonderful flavors of Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the rich sweetness of brown sugar with the warmth of cinnamon and gooey caramel. These cookies are perfect for any gathering or as a cozy snack at home. With crispy edges and a soft, chewy center, each bite is an irresistible blend of textures. Easy to make and fully customizable, these cookies can be enjoyed alone, paired with ice cream, or served as part of a dessert platter. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12–14 soft caramel candies (unwrapped) or 1/2 cup caramel baking bits
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon white sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt (for salted caramel flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (to enhance the brown sugar notes)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (for texture)
Instructions
- Preheat 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 light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt; then gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten slightly, place a caramel in the center, and fold dough around it completely.
- Roll each cookie in a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon before placing on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle cookies with white sugar and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg