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Soft Caramel Snickerdoodles

Delightful cookies with a soft, chewy texture and a gooey caramel center, coated in cinnamon sugar for a warm flavor.

  • Total Time: 73 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup (135g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 12 soft caramels, cut in half
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Add granulated and brown sugars, beating until fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Shape the cookies by taking about 2 tablespoons of dough, inserting a caramel half, and rolling it into a ball.
  7. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Place on baking sheets with space in between and bake for 11-13 minutes until lightly browned.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

For a fun variation, try adding chocolate chips or nuts to the dough.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: cookies, snickerdoodles, caramel, dessert, baking