Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies
Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies are the ultimate sweet treat, merging creamy peanut butter with rich chocolate and gooey caramel. These cookies boast a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will leave everyone craving more. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to whip up and guaranteed to impress friends or family. Bake these cookies for a cozy evening or as a show-stopping dessert platter addition – either way, they’re sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, cream the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips and half of the caramel sauce gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg