Description
These caramel-filled sugar cookies are the perfect blend of soft, chewy, and irresistibly gooey goodness. Each cookie hides a delightful caramel surprise that melts in your mouth, making them an exquisite treat for any occasion. Whether you serve them warm from the oven or at room temperature, these cookies will evoke sweet memories and leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 20 soft caramel candies (individually wrapped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, flatten slightly, place a caramel candy in the center, and shape into balls.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg