Description
Delight in these Simple Caramel Cookies that combine a rich buttery caramel base with a soft, chewy texture. Perfectly golden and flavored with a hint of vanilla, these cookies are easy to make in just 30 minutes and yield a batch suitable for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Caramel Mixture
- 9 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon cream (or whole milk)
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Make Caramel Base: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, cream, white sugar, dark brown sugar, and vanilla bean paste. Stir constantly to ensure the mixture cooks evenly and doesn’t burn.
- Cook Caramel: Continue stirring until the mixture begins to bubble, then cook for about 30 seconds more to develop caramel flavor. Remove from heat and let it cool to a warm temperature to avoid curdling the flour in the next step.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour and baking soda to ensure even distribution and a smooth texture.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the sifted dry ingredients to the cooled caramel mixture. Stir thoroughly to form a consistent cookie dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop the dough into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet. Flatten each ball gently using a floured glass, fork, or thumb to form discs.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cookies turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes until they can be moved without breaking.
- Transfer to Rack: Place cookies on a wire rack to cool completely to maintain texture and help them set.
- Enjoy: Once cooled, your delicious caramel cookies are ready to be enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.
Notes
- For a more intense caramel flavor, make sure not to overcook or burn the caramel mixture.
- If you want a softer cookie, reduce the baking time slightly.
- Vanilla bean paste can be substituted with pure vanilla extract if not available.
- Make sure the caramel mixture is warm, not hot, when adding the flour to prevent clumping.
- Use a floured utensil or fingers to press cookies to prevent sticking.
