Description
Indulge in these decadent Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies for the ultimate sweet treat. A delightful combination of oats, peanut butter, caramel, and chocolate makes these cookies irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats:
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
Peanut Butter:
- 1 cup creamy or chunky
Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted
Brown Sugar:
- ½ cup
Milk:
- ¼ cup whole milk
Vanilla Extract:
- 1 teaspoon
Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade
Chocolate Chips:
- 1 cup 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 gently until the butter melts and the mixture starts to bubble slightly. Once the sugar dissolves, remove from heat and mix in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add oats, stirring until they are evenly coated. The mixture should be sticky and hold together when pressed.
- SHAPE THE COOKIES: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the oat mixture onto a parchment-lined tray. Flatten each portion slightly into a circular shape with the back of a spoon. Create a small indentation in the center of each cookie to hold the caramel.
- ADD THE CARAMEL LAYER: Spoon about a teaspoon of caramel sauce into the indentation of each cookie. Ensure the caramel is generously applied, as it will firm up slightly when cooled.
- DRIZZLE THE CHOCOLATE: Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring after each interval until smooth. Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag or use a spoon to drizzle over the cookies in sweeping lines.
- LET THEM SET: Refrigerate the cookies for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up. This chilling time helps the caramel set and enhances the overall texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies, Dessert, Cookies, Peanut Butter, Chocolate, Caramel
