Cozy Brown Sugar Caramel Cookies
These soft and chewy cookies are loaded with rich caramel bits and flavored with warm brown sugar and cinnamon, perfect for cozy moments.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar Plus 1/4 cup for rolling
- 1/2 cup butter, softened Room temperature
- 1 large egg Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped caramel candies
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the caramel bits gently to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them in the remaining granulated sugar.
- Place the rolled dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Enjoy your warm cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage. To store, place cookies in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within a week.