Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies
A delightful treat featuring a rich peanut butter base, chocolate chips, and a gooey caramel layer, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Caramel Filling
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping For a sweet and salty contrast.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the baking soda, eggs, and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture. Stir until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop out portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each scoop. Optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden.
- Let them rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Once cooled slightly, create a small indentation in the center of each cookie and drizzle caramel sauce into the indentations.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips. Make sure to let the cookies cool slightly before adding the caramel to prevent spreading.