Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter Cookies with Gooey Caramel Centers
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Soft, buttery cookies with brown sugar and cinnamon, hiding gooey caramel centers. Perfectly chewy, golden, and made for cozy dessert moments.
- Prep time
- 15
- Cook time
- 12
- Total time
- 27
- Yield
- 14 cookies
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 12–14 soft caramel candies (unwrapped) 2 tbsp brown sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon (for coating) 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, for sparkle) Flaky sea salt or toasted pecans (optional)Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; add to butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Fill: Scoop 2 tbsp dough, flatten, place caramel inside, wrap dough around it to form a ball.
- Coat and Bake: Roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture; bake 10–12 minutes until golden and soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly; enjoy warm for gooey centers or store once cooled.
Notes
Use soft caramels, not sauce. Chill dough if too soft before shaping. Sprinkle flaky sea salt for a gourmet finish. Freeze unbaked dough balls for quick cookies anytime.Nutrition
- Calories
- 190
- Fat
- 8g
- Saturated fat
- 4.5g
- Sugar
- 12g
- Sodium
- 90mg
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fiber
- 0.5g