Description
Soft, chewy, buttery cookies with a warm cinnamon hug and gooey caramel center — these Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter Cookies are a quick dessert win. Whether you’re searching for cozy fall cookie recipes, easy dessert ideas, or simply a treat that tastes like comfort, this easy recipe has it all. Perfect for bake sales, holiday trays, or everyday indulgence, these cookies bring bakery-style flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
0.5 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
20 soft caramels
0.25 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
optional flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
6. Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly, and place a caramel in the center. Wrap the dough around it and roll into a ball.
7. Mix the coating sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll each dough ball in the mixture until coated.
8. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly soft.
10. Cool for 5 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or store for later.
Notes
Seal the caramel tightly inside the dough to avoid leaking.
Chilling the dough is key for thick, chewy cookies with great flavor.
Reheat cookies for 10 seconds in the microwave to make the centers gooey again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg