Description
Indulgent cookies combining creamy peanut butter and rich caramel, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel candies, unwrapped
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir the mixture vigorously until thick and well combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Press each ball gently with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
- Melt the caramel candies with 1 tablespoon of milk in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted caramel over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Let the caramel set before serving.
Notes
Ensure peanut butter is at room temperature for easier mixing. Adjust milk based on the desired caramel consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg