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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies that melt in your mouth, showcasing a sweet, spicy blend with a luscious caramel drizzle.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds deep, molasses-like sweetness
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Balances flavors
  • 0.5 cup Butter (unsalted) At room temperature for easy creaming
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavens cookies
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adjust for spiciness preference
For the Caramel Drizzle
  • 0.5 cup Caramel Sauce Homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Parchment paper or silicone mats

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and drizzle with warm caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough and ensure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.

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