Description
Soft and chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies with Gooey Caramel rich chocolate flavor, creamy peanut butter, and a caramel-filled surprise.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
12–14 soft caramel candies
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix butter, peanut butter, and sugars until creamy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; combine well.
4. Whisk dry ingredients and blend into wet mix.
5. Chill dough for 15–20 minutes.
6. Scoop dough, insert caramel in the center, and seal.
7. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges set.
8. Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
Notes
For extra gooey centers, slightly underbake.
You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter.
Store in airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies with Gooey Caramel, chewy cookies, caramel dessert