Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies
Soft and chewy Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies made with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a hidden caramel center, finished with a light sprinkle of sea salt for balance and depth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups all purpose flour sifted
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 12 soft caramel candies chopped, or ½ cup thick caramel sauce chilled into portions
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream optional
- ½ cup white chocolate chips optional
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Beat butter with brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cornstarch in a separate bowl.
- Mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture just until combined, folding in any add ins if using.
- Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Chop and chill caramels, softening with a little cream if needed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F, fill dough portions with caramel, seal, roll, and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers stay soft.
- Cool briefly, transfer to a rack, and sprinkle with sea salt while warm.