Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies with Gooey Caramel combine the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips with a decadent caramel center. Soft, chewy, and irresistibly sweet, these cookies are perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry and Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins and Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix well until the dough is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated. Then gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
- Form the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, create a small well or indentation in the center of each cookie to hold the caramel later.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden brown. The centers may still look slightly soft or underbaked, which is expected for a chewy texture. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately spoon a small amount of caramel sauce into the well of each cookie while they are hot.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to set the caramel slightly, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of sea salt before serving.
Notes
- Store-bought caramel sauce is convenient, but homemade caramel sauce will enhance the flavor even more.
- For a different twist, try using crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the brown sugar by 1/4 cup.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- To keep caramel gooey, reheat cookies briefly in the microwave before serving if stored chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, Gooey Caramel Cookies, Easy Peanut Butter Cookies, Decadent Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies with Caramel
