Description
These Peanut Butter Caramel Drizzle Cookies are chewy, moist, and bursting with rich flavors combining creamy peanut butter and buttery caramel. Perfectly balanced between soft and chewy, with pockets of gooey caramel inside and a luscious caramel drizzle on top, they make an indulgent yet simple dessert ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (130g) creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- Optional: sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dough: Start by creaming together softened butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, blending well to combine.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until you have a consistent dough.
- Add Caramel: Fold in a few tablespoons of caramel sauce into the dough for pockets of gooey sweetness with every bite.
- Scoop and Bake: Spoon out cookie dough onto lined baking sheets, leaving space between each. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes or until edges turn golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Drizzle and Finish: Once cookies have cooled slightly, drizzle warm caramel sauce over the top using a spoon or piping bag. Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt for added contrast before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and even texture.
- Don’t overbake; pull cookies out when edges are set but centers appear slightly underdone to keep them chewy.
- Chill the dough before baking if you prefer thicker cookies that hold their shape better.
- Quality caramel sauce dramatically improves flavor—opt for a rich, buttery one.
- Use parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg