Description
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies are soft, chewy, bakery-style cookies filled with a rich gooey caramel center and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. These easy dessert cookies combine warm cinnamon spice, buttery brown sugar flavor, and melted caramel for the ultimate comfort dessert. Perfect for holiday baking, easy dessert ideas, family gatherings, cozy weekends, or sweet snack cravings, these homemade cookies stay soft for days and taste incredible with coffee, milk, or hot chocolate. If you are searching for easy cookie recipes, dessert ideas, holiday cookies, or bakery-style treats, these caramel-filled cinnamon cookies are guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
18 soft caramel candies unwrapped
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour baking soda baking powder salt and cinnamon.
2. In a large bowl beat the softened butter brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg egg yolk vanilla extract and milk then mix until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
6. Microwave the caramel candies with heavy cream in short intervals until smooth.
7. Mix the cinnamon and sugar for the coating in a separate small bowl.
8. Preheat the oven to 350°F 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
9. Scoop cookie dough flatten slightly add caramel filling to the center and seal the dough around the caramel.
10. Roll each cookie dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
11. Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
12. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
13. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
14. Serve warm for a gooey caramel center or allow to cool completely for a chewy texture.
Notes
Use room-temperature butter for the softest cookie texture and easier mixing.
Chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading and keep the cookies thick and chewy.
Seal the caramel completely inside the dough to avoid leaking during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg