Ingredients
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- 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.
- Cream softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten slightly, place caramel in the center, and fold the dough around it.
- Roll cookies in a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon before placing on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle remaining white sugar on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden; cool on wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg