Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies
Chewy brown sugar cinnamon cookies wrap around a molten caramel center and finish with sparkling cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 82 minutes
- Yield: 16 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 16 soft caramel candies
- 1 tablespoon flaky salt, optional
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Make dough: Whisk butter, brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, egg, yolk, and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients. Chill 30 minutes.
- Fill: Wrap about 2 tablespoons dough around each caramel and seal completely.
- Coat: Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon. Roll each dough ball in the mixture and chill 15 minutes.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until edges set. Cool 10 minutes; add flaky salt if desired.
Notes
Seal dough well so caramel stays inside. Store airtight at room temperature for three days. Contains wheat, egg, and milk. Images are AI-generated illustrations; recipe not kitchen-tested.