Easy Soft Caramel Cookies Recipe
Prep Time:
2 hours, 20 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
24 Cookies
Ingredients
  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting/coating
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 ounces soft caramels, cut into small pieces 
Directions
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  3. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugars by beating on medium-high, for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides with a spatula when necessary.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  5. Place the whisked flour mixture into the bowl and fold until well combined. 
  6. Toss the cut soft caramels in a bit of flour until evenly coated.
  7. Gently fold the cut and floured caramel pieces into the cookie dough. 
  8. Transfer the cookie dough to a sealed container and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  9. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  10. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  11. Scoop out individual tablespoons of the cookie dough and arrange them on the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
  12. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
  13. Cool the cookies for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  14. Allow the cookies to cool further before serving.