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Caramel Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy Caramel Oatmeal Cookies That Warm Your Soul

These Caramel Oatmeal Cookies deliver gooey caramel centers and delightful toffee bits, creating a comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 0.5 cup butter Adds richness and moisture; use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
  • 0.75 cup dark brown sugar Provides deep sweetness and moisture.
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness and helps achieve a nice crunch.
  • 1 large egg Binds the dough and contributes to texture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor; pure extract is preferred over imitation.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder Helps the cookies rise slightly.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Promotes spread and chewiness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure.
  • 1.25 cups old-fashioned oats Adds chewiness and nuttiness.
For the Sweet Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup toffee bits Introduces crunchy, buttery elements.
  • flaked salt for topping Enhances flavor; use sparingly for a contrast to sweetness.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer, combine ½ cup of softened butter, ¾ cup dark brown sugar, and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Beat on medium-high speed for 3–4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Add one large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth, about 1 minute.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1¼ cups all-purpose flour. Gradually add this dry mixture to your butter-sugar mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in 1¼ cups of old-fashioned oats and ½ cup of toffee bits using a spatula.
  5. Scoop approximately 3 tablespoons of dough and form into balls, placing one soft caramel inside each. Seal the dough around the caramel and chill for 2–24 hours.
  6. Preheat your oven to 365°F (185°C) about 20 minutes before baking.
  7. Remove the chilled dough and place the balls on your lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Sprinkle flaked salt on top.
  8. Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for best results. Feel free to swap in chocolate chips or nuts.

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