Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter, chocolate, and gooey caramel. The soft and chewy texture makes them irresistible for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Filling:
- 12 soft caramel candies, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dough: Cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients, fold in chocolate chips.
- Assemble cookies: Scoop dough, press caramel into each, wrap dough around caramel, and roll into a ball. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra gooey centers, press additional caramel on top before baking.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies for a decorative touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
