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Hey friends!
The holiday season is around the corner, and you know what that means—it’s cookie time!
Today, I’m excited to share a festive treat that will wow your taste buds: Christmas cookies with caramel.
They’re soft, sweet, and oh-so-decadent. Plus, they make your kitchen smell like a winter wonderland!
Get comfy, and let’s dive into this delicious recipe together. Your holiday cravings won’t stand a chance!
Preparation Time | 20-30 minutes |
Cooking Time | 8-10 minutes |
Total Time | 28-40 minutes |
Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Ingredients
- 3 cups plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 bags (10.5 oz each) chewy caramels, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Step 1: Prepare the Baking Sheets and Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
Once well mixed, set the bowl aside.
Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
In a larger bowl, beat together the softened butter, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth.
Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until well combined and the mixture is creamy.
Step 4: Create the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined and a dough forms.
Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5: Shape and Flatten the Dough Balls
Using your hands, roll two heaping tablespoons of dough to create large dough balls, approximately the size of golf balls.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Using a small buttered measuring cup (such as a 1/8 cup), gently press in the center of each cookie to create an indent.
Step 6: Bake and Cool the Cookies
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
They will appear very light in color and may not look fully cooked.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
After resting, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7: Prepare the Caramel Topping (Next Steps)
Once the cookies have cooled completely, you can prepare the caramel topping.
(Add instructions for the caramel topping here if needed.)