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Brown Sugar Caramel Crinkle Cookies freshly baked and sprinkled with powdered sugar

Brown Sugar Caramel Crinkle Cookies

Chewy, buttery cookies with rich brown sugar and caramel flavor, featuring a signature powdered-sugar crackle; perfect for sharing or indulgent treats.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet ingredients
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room-temperature butter for best results.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
  • to taste powdered sugar for rolling Coat dough balls in powdered sugar before baking.

Method
 

Baking Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop out dough balls and roll them in powdered sugar until coated. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies pair well with milk or coffee. For a twist, try a salted caramel swirl or a chocolate drizzle. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft.