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A tall stack of thick, chewy brown sugar caramel cookies, highlighting their soft texture and rich brown color.

Brown Sugar Caramel Cookies (The Ultimate Chewy Recipe)

The ultimate Brown Sugar Caramel Cookies recipe, designed for a perfectly chewy texture and rich, buttery flavor. This easy-to-follow guide delivers soft, gooey caramel cookies that stay fresh for days, making it your new go-to dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup soft caramel candies chopped, or caramel baking chips

Equipment

  • 2 Baking Sheets
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Wire rack

Instructions
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and dark brown sugar until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  3. Gently fold the chopped caramel pieces into the cookie dough.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra pop of flavor, sprinkle flaky sea salt on the cookies before baking.
Ensure you do not overbake the cookies to maintain a soft and chewy texture.
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