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Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Indulge in Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies that are quick to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups Old-Fashioned Oats Avoid instant oats.
  • 1 cup Smooth Peanut Butter Can use chunky for added crunch.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can replace with coconut sugar.
  • ¼ cup Milk Any type works, including non-dairy.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as a twist.
For the Toppings
  • ½ cup Caramel Sauce Use homemade or store-bought.
  • ½ cup Chocolate Chips Feel free to use dark, milk, or white chocolate.
  • Sea Salt Optional but recommended for flavor balance.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Rubber spatula
  • parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt ½ cup of unsalted butter until it bubbles softly. Stir in 1 cup of brown sugar and ¼ cup of milk, mixing continuously until the mixture bubbles gently and the sugar fully dissolves, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  2. Whisk in 1 cup of smooth peanut butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
  3. Gradually fold in 2 cups of old-fashioned oats until the mixture is sticky and holds together well.
  4. Scoop out portions of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, gently flattening each mound slightly to create an indentation for the caramel.
  5. Fill each indentation with approximately 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce, avoiding oversaturation.
  6. Melt ½ cup of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over each cookie.
  7. Chill the cookies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until the caramel sets and the cookies firm up.
  8. Serve the cookies at room temperature or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container; they maintain best at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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