Description
Indulgent caramel cream cookies melt hearts with their rich, buttery essence. Sweet layers of homemade caramel and creamy filling invite you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by preheating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Create a creamy butter base by thoroughly blending softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then fold in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, and salt, whisking thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Gently merge dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain cookie tenderness.
- Distribute rounded tablespoon-sized dough portions onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2-inch spacing between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as an indicator of perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, create gentle indentations in cookie centers and generously fill with caramel sauce.
- Optional: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt atop caramel for enhanced flavor contrast.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, gradually integrating powdered sugar and vanilla until achieving stiff, luxurious peaks.
- Elegantly pipe or spread whipped cream over caramel-filled cookies.
- Serve immediately and savor the harmonious blend of caramel, cream, and delicate cookie texture.
Notes
- Swap butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version that maintains rich flavor and soft texture.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies celiac-friendly without compromising taste or structure.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and ensure thick, chewy cookies.
- Control caramel intensity by using different types like salted, dark, or homemade caramel for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 211
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg