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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully soft and chewy Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies featuring a rich caramel center, a perfect balance of warm cinnamon and sweet brown sugar, ideal for a cozy dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Filling and Coating

  • 12–14 soft caramel candies (unwrapped) or ½ cup caramel baking bits
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar (for sprinkling)

Optional Additions

  • A pinch of flaky sea salt (for salted caramel flavor)
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder (to enhance the brown sugar notes)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (for texture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and pure vanilla extract until fully combined, adding moisture and richness to the dough.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and flavors.
  5. Combine Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which would make cookies tough.
  6. Prepare Cookies with Caramel: Divide the dough into equal portions. Flatten each portion slightly, place a caramel candy or caramel baking bit in the center, then fold the dough around it completely to encase the caramel.
  7. Roll and Coat: Roll each dough piece into a ball, then roll in a mixture of 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for added sweetness and a cinnamon-sugar crust.
  8. Arrange and Sprinkle: Place the coated cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Sprinkle the tops with white sugar for a sparkling finish.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, signaling a perfectly baked cookie with gooey caramel inside.
  10. Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt for a salted caramel contrast before serving.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh and soft.
  • Adding a pinch of flaky sea salt before baking can enhance the salted caramel effect.
  • Espresso powder is optional but recommended to deepen the brown sugar flavor profile.
  • Finely chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts can be mixed in for added texture and flavor.

Keywords: brown sugar, cinnamon, caramel, cookies, dessert, baking

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