Description
Delight in these soft and chewy Caramel Snickerdoodles, featuring a buttery cinnamon sugar coating with a gooey caramel center. Perfectly balanced between sweet and spicy, these cookies are a twist on the classic snickerdoodle, ideal for serving at gatherings or as a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Filling
- 12 soft caramel candies
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which typically takes about 3-4 minutes. This step ensures a tender texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, making sure the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt throughout the flour.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing well between each addition. The dough should become cohesive but not sticky; if sticky, add flour one tablespoon at a time, and if crumbly, add water one teaspoon at a time, until the dough holds together properly.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon thoroughly. This mixture will be used to coat the cookie dough discs.
- Assemble Cookies: Using a 1/4 cup measure, portion out the dough. Divide each portion in half, place a soft caramel candy between the halves, then press the edges firmly to seal and form a thick disc, ensuring there are no cracks to prevent caramel leakage.
- Coat Cookies: Roll each dough disc in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated, then place on a baking sheet lined with a Silpat liner or parchment paper, spaced evenly apart.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the centers are just set but still soft to the touch.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy the warm, melted caramel goodness!
Notes
- Ensure the caramel candies are soft to avoid hard centers; you can slightly warm them before assembling if needed.
- Adjust flour or water incrementally to achieve the perfect dough consistency—dough should be moist yet not sticky.
- Using parchment paper or a Silpat liner prevents sticking and promotes even baking.
- Cookies firm up slightly as they cool; do not overbake to maintain softness.
- For easier sealing, chill the dough briefly before assembling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: caramel snickerdoodles, caramel cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, soft caramel treats, baked cookies, classic snickerdoodle twist
