Classic Chewy Caramel Cookies
These classic chewy caramel cookies are easy to make and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Soft, sweet, and perfectly caramelized, they are an irresistible treat.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheets
- large bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel bits or unwrapped soft caramels cut into quarters
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy for 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed until combined, then fold in the caramel bits.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
Baking and Cooling
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set; the caramel might ooze a little.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, make sure your butter is at room temperature for easy creaming. If using unwrapped soft caramels, cutting them into quarters ensures they melt evenly throughout the cookies. Enjoy with a glass of milk!