Hey there, cookie lovers!
The holiday season is here, and you know what that means—it’s baking time!
Today, I’m excited to share a sweet treat that will impress everyone: Christmas cookies with caramel bits.
They’re soft, chewy, and packed with gooey caramel goodness.
Perfect for sharing with family and friends (or keeping all to yourself!).
Let’s dive into this festive recipe!
| Preparation Time | 30-45 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 12 minutes |
| Total Time | 42-57 minutes (excluding chilling time) |
| Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups plain flour
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fine granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (1 1/2 sticks)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup caramel squares
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Optional: flaky sea salt
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheets
If you plan to bake the cookies immediately, preheat your oven to 350°F.
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Set these aside.
If you plan to chill the dough for better texture, you can skip this step for now.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon.
Make sure these dry ingredients are evenly combined.
Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients
Add the butter to the bowl of dry ingredients.
Using a spatula or handheld mixer, combine until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then beat until well combined.
Fold in the toffee chips, caramel squares, and pecans.
Optionally, reserve a few toffee chips, caramel squares, and pecans to top the cookie dough for a prettier presentation.
Step 4: Chill the Dough (Optional)
For a thicker and chewier texture, cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
Allowing the dough to rest will help the flour absorb better, resulting in a more desirable final texture.
Step 5: Shape and Bake the Cookies
Roll two heaping tablespoons of cookie dough into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space per cookie for spreading.
If you reserved extra toppings, place them on top of the cookie dough now.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt to taste.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
Allow the cookies to cool and set on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious cookies once they are fully cooled!
