Description

These Caramel Stuffed Snickerdoodle Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic snickerdoodle. The soft, chewy cookies are filled with a gooey caramel center that melts in your mouth, offering the perfect combination of cinnamon-sugar sweetness and rich, indulgent caramel.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

16 caramel candies, unwrapped

1/4 cup sugar (for rolling)

1 teaspoon cinnamon (for rolling)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated.
Roll the dough into 16 small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
Place a caramel candy in the center of each dough ball, and then roll the dough around the caramel to seal it inside.
In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Roll each dough ball in this cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a nutty twist, add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the dough.

For chocolate lovers, add chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.

For extra caramel goodness, drizzle caramel sauce on top after baking.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.

Frozen dough balls can be baked directly from the freezer, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg