Go Back
–+ servings
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with a gooey caramel center, making them the perfect indulgent treat.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Gooey Center
  • 1 cup soft caramel candies or caramel baking bits
For Rolling the Cookies
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for rolling
  • flaky sea salt optional
  • espresso powder optional
  • chopped pecans or walnuts optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy for about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, blending until smooth and combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Roll the cookie dough into balls, flatten them slightly, and place a caramel candy in the center, molding the dough around it.
  6. Combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl and roll each cookie in the mixture.
  7. Bake the cookies on the lined baking sheet for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For freshness, store cookies in an airtight container or freeze for longer storage. Reheat for a warm, gooey experience.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!