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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter Cookies with Gooey Caramel Centers

Indulge in these delightful cookies featuring a blend of chewy texture, rich brown sugar, and warm cinnamon flavors, with a gooey caramel center surprise in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is at room temperature.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Caramel Filling
  • 24 pieces soft caramel candies, unwrapped For softer caramel, warm them in the microwave with a little milk before using.
  • 1 tablespoon milk Optional, for caramel softening.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Forming Cookies
  1. Take about 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten slightly in your hand.
  2. Place one caramel candy in the center and wrap the dough around it, sealing completely. Shape into a ball.
  3. Place each dough ball on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the center is still soft.
  2. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for serving with a warm cup of tea or coffee. You can also drizzle some chocolate sauce over the top for added decadence. Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.