Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the irresistible combination of peanut butter, chocolate, caramel, and oats with these decadent Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies. These cookies strike the perfect balance between sweet and salty, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Oats:
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
Peanut Butter:
- 1 cup, creamy or chunky
Butter:
- 4 tablespoons, unsalted
Brown Sugar:
- ½ cup
Milk:
- ¼ cup, whole milk
Vanilla Extract:
- 1 teaspoon
Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup, store-bought or homemade
Chocolate Chips:
- 1 cup, melted
Sea Salt:
- Optional, for garnish
Instructions
- CREATE THE COOKIE BASE: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, and milk. Stir gently until the butter melts and the mixture starts to bubble slightly. Once the sugar dissolves, remove from heat and mix in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add oats, stirring until they are evenly coated. The mixture should be sticky and hold together when pressed.
- SHAPE THE COOKIES: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the oat mixture onto a parchment-lined tray. Flatten each portion slightly into a circular shape with the back of a spoon. Create a small indentation in the center of each cookie to hold the caramel.
- ADD THE CARAMEL LAYER: Spoon about a teaspoon of caramel sauce into the indentation of each cookie. Ensure the caramel is generously applied, as it will firm up slightly when cooled.
- DRIZZLE THE CHOCOLATE: Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring after each interval until smooth. Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag or use a spoon to drizzle over the cookies in sweeping lines.
- LET THEM SET: Refrigerate the cookies for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up. This chilling time helps the caramel set and enhances the overall texture.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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