Description
Delight in these chewy and flavorful Caramel Oatmeal Cookies, packed with buttery caramel bits and hearty rolled oats. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert, these cookies combine the rich textures of caramel and oats with a classic buttery cookie base for a treat that’s both comforting and indulgent.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugars
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
Add-ins
- 1 cup caramel bits
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and fully combined, helping to bind the ingredients and add flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure they are evenly distributed in the dough.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to form a consistent dough without overmixing, which keeps the cookies tender.
- Incorporate Oats and Caramel Bits: Fold in the rolled oats and caramel bits until they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough, adding texture and bursts of caramel flavor.
- Portion Dough: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick surface, spacing them apart to allow spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they turn golden brown around the edges, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to enjoy the perfect chewy texture.
Notes
- Use softened butter to ensure easy creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- For a gooier texture, slightly underbake the cookies by a minute.
- Substitute caramel bits with chocolate chips for a different flavor twist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week for freshness.
