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Simple Caramel Cookies Recipe

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A simple and delicious cookie recipe that combines a buttery caramel base with classic baking ingredients to create golden, chewy cookies. Perfect for a quick homemade treat with minimal ingredients and straightforward steps.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 9 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon cream (or whole milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sugars

  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the correct temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, mix together butter, cream (or whole milk), granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir over medium heat to combine.
  3. Cook Mixture: Continuously stir the mixture until it just begins to bubble, then continue cooking for about 30 more seconds to develop a light caramel base.
  4. Cool Mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the caramel mixture to cool until it is warm but not hot, to avoid cooking the flour too soon.
  5. Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour and baking soda to ensure even distribution and to prevent lumps in the dough.
  6. Mix Dough: Add the sifted dry ingredients to the cooled caramel mixture and stir well until fully combined into a smooth cookie dough.
  7. Shape Cookies: Scoop the dough into small balls and place them on a lined baking sheet. Press each ball down gently with a floured glass, fork, or your thumb to flatten them slightly for even baking.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies at 350°F for 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
  9. Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet until they can be handled easily.
  10. Transfer to Wire Rack: Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly and maintain a crisp texture.
  11. Enjoy: Devour your freshly baked simple cookies, perfect alongside a cup of tea or coffee.

Notes

  • You can substitute cream with whole milk if preferred; it slightly changes the richness but still yields tasty cookies.
  • Pressing the dough balls before baking helps them spread evenly and bake uniformly.
  • Make sure the caramel mixture has cooled sufficiently before adding the flour to prevent cooking the flour prematurely.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for several days.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled for larger batches.

Keywords: simple cookies, caramel cookies, easy cookie recipe, homemade cookies, buttery cookies

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