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.
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.
Instructions
Baking Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.