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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies

Soft and chewy brown sugar cookies stuffed with gooey caramel centers, rolled in cinnamon sugar for a warmly spiced holiday treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Filling & Coating
  • 24 soft caramel candies unwrapped
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1 tbsp cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until just combined.
  5. Mix granulated sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl for coating.
  6. Scoop 2 tbsp dough, flatten, place caramel in center, wrap dough around it, and roll into a ball. Coat in cinnamon sugar.
  7. Place on baking sheets 3 inches apart. Optional: chill 15-20 minutes for thicker cookies.
  8. Bake 11-13 minutes until edges are set. Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

For extra gooey centers, enjoy warm. Freeze unbaked stuffed dough balls up to 3 months.