Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the perfect blend of flavors with these Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies. A delightful combination of oats, peanut butter, caramel, and chocolate, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Base:
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup peanut butter, creamy or chunky
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Toppings:
- 1 cup caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
- Sea salt, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- CREATE THE COOKIE BASE: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, and milk. Stir until butter melts and mixture bubbles slightly. Remove from heat, mix in peanut butter and vanilla. Gradually add oats, stir until coated.
- SHAPE THE COOKIES: Portion oat mixture onto a parchment-lined tray. Flatten into circles and make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- ADD THE CARAMEL LAYER: Spoon caramel into each cookie’s indentation generously.
- DRIZZLE THE CHOCOLATE: Melt chocolate, drizzle over cookies.
- LET THEM SET: Refrigerate cookies for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies, Dessert, Cookie Recipe, Sweet Treats
