Description
Peanut Butter Caramel Drizzle Cookies are soft, chewy cookies featuring a rich combination of creamy peanut butter and luscious caramel. These easy-to-make treats offer a perfect balance of salty and sweet flavors, topped with a glossy caramel drizzle and optional sea salt for contrast. Perfect for quick indulgence or sharing at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Toppings
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling (approximately 1/3 cup)
- Sea salt, flaky, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all ingredients and gently soften the butter if needed. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup and non-stick baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This aeration is essential for a soft cookie texture.
- Add Peanut Butter, Egg, and Vanilla: Mix in the peanut butter until well combined, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and cohesive, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Slowly add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until incorporated to avoid tough cookies.
- Form Cookies and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set but still soft.
- Drizzle with Caramel: Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet. Drizzle a generous amount of caramel sauce over each cookie and sprinkle sea salt if desired to enhance the sweet-salty flavor profile.
Notes
- Measure flour using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dense cookies caused by too much flour.
- Do not overmix the dough; stir only until ingredients are combined for a tender, chewy texture.
- Remove cookies from the oven when edges are set but centers remain slightly soft, as they continue to bake while cooling.
- Use quality caramel sauce for the best flavor and balance.
- Cool cookies before drizzling caramel to prevent it from running off entirely.
- For natural peanut butter, chill dough before baking as it can be softer.
- Gluten-free version: substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Store cookies in a single layer to keep the caramel drizzle intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, caramel drizzle, chewy cookies, soft cookies, quick dessert, peanut butter dessert