Description
Caramel cookies deliver a rich, buttery experience that melts perfectly on your palate. Sweet crumbles from French bakeries inspire this simple recipe, promising delightful moments of pure indulgence you’ll savor with each tender bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- 9 tablespoons (135 grams) butter
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cream (or whole milk)
Instructions
- Combine unsalted butter, granulated sugar, heavy cream (236.6 milliliters or ), and pure vanilla extract in a medium saucepan over moderate heat, whisking continuously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, bubbling caramel sauce.
- Remove the caramel from heat and allow it to cool for approximately 5-7 minutes, ensuring the temperature reduces enough to prevent potential flour clumping.
- Gently fold sifted all-purpose flour and baking soda into the warm caramel mixture, mixing until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough forms with a uniform golden-brown color.
- Using clean hands or a cookie scoop, portion the dough into uniform round balls approximately 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) in diameter, placing them 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Delicately press each dough ball using the bottom of a flat glass or measuring cup, creating gentle circular impressions that will help the cookies spread evenly during baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and carefully position the baking sheet in the center rack, baking for 12-15 minutes until the cookie edges develop a rich, golden-brown hue.
- Transfer the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest for 3-4 minutes, allowing them to firm up slightly before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Allow the caramel cookies to cool completely for approximately 20-25 minutes, which helps them achieve a perfect crisp exterior and tender interior texture before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain their soft, chewy texture.
- Experiment with adding sea salt sprinkles on top before baking for a gourmet twist that elevates the caramel flavor.
- Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for future baking by placing them on a tray and transferring to a freezer bag once solid.
- Check cookies at 12 minutes to prevent over-browning, as ovens can vary in temperature and cooking performance.
- Allow caramel mixture to cool just enough to prevent flour from clumping, ensuring a smooth and consistent cookie dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 267 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 292mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 31mg