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Salted Caramel & Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

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Salted Caramel & Brown Butter Snickerdoodles are addictive cookies with a gooey caramel center, a dash of sea salt, and garnished with cinnamon sugar.

Salted Caramel & Brown Butter Snickerdoodles on a piece of brown paper and cooling rack

This past year I went to a Christmas party where there was a cookie contest. I only went to the party to drop off my family, as my daughter Jordan and I had a date to see her dance instructor perform. As I walked my family in I saw the table of cookies and I well, just couldn’t help myself. Although I was asked to be a judge, I declined since I wasn’t able to stay.

Salted Caramel & Brown Butter Snickerdoodles are addictive cookies with a gooey caramel center, a dash of sea salt, and garnished with cinnamon sugar.

I had a winner picked from my very first bite of this amazing cookie. After I tried all the cookies and hands down this was the best! I asked around to see if I could find the baker who brought this and sure enough, it was my friend Emily! I couldn’t wait to get the recipe from her and make a batch of my very own. It only took me two months to do so, but it was worth the wait.

Salted Caramel & Brown Butter Snickerdoodles are addictive cookies with a gooey caramel center, a dash of sea salt, and garnished with cinnamon sugar.

I hope you enjoy this amazing cookie with a gooey caramel center, dash of sea salt and a touch of cinnamon and sugar just as much as we did.
XOXO San

How do you make Salted Caramel & Brown Butter Snickerdoodles?

  • In a medium bowl mix together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon and salt; set aside.

  • Heat a med saucepan over med-high heat. Add the butter slices, whisking frequently. Whisk until the butter starts turning a brown color and has a slightly nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool to room temp.

  • While butter cools, cut the caramel squares in half. Make sure to use fresh caramels as they will stay gooey in the cookie and not harden.

  • In a stand mixer, combine the brown butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup sugar. Mix until blended and smooth.

  • Beat in egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and yogurt until combined. Slowly add dry ingredients until combined.

  • Form the dough into a ball and cover with plastic. Chill in fridge at least 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

  • With a cookie dough scoop, scoop the dough, flatten the ball, and place 1 caramel piece in the middle.

  • Wrap dough around caramel and reform into a ball. Make sure the caramel is completely covered so it doesn’t leak out.

  • Mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll each cookie ball in the sugar mix. Place cookies on cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

  • Bake 8-10 minutes, until edges start to brown. Centers will be soft. Allow to cool on pan 2-3 minutes then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.

Love snickerdoodles? Check out these recipes: White Chocolate Caramel Snickerdoodle Cookies, Carrot Cake Snickerdoodles, Peanut Butter Snickerdoodles, and Reese’s Stuffed Snickerdoodles

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Salted Caramel & Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

Salted Caramel & Brown Butter Snickerdoodles are addictive cookies with a gooey caramel center, a dash of sea salt, and garnished with cinnamon sugar.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Dessert
Servings: 30
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Sandra

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter sliced and at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla Greek yogurt (plain would be alright as well)
  • 15 caramel squares
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl mix together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
  • Heat a med saucepan over med-high heat. Add the butter slices, whisking frequently. Whisk until the butter starts turning a brown color and has a slightly nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool to room temp.
  • While butter cools, cut the caramel squares in half. Make sure to use fresh caramels as they will stay gooey in the cookie and not harden.
  • In a stand mixer, combine the brown butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup sugar. Mix until blended and smooth.
  • Beat in egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and yogurt until combined. Slowly add dry ingredients until combined.
  • Form the dough into a ball and cover with plastic. Chill in fridge at least 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • With a cookie dough scoop, scoop the dough, flatten the ball, and place 1 caramel piece in the middle.
  • Wrap dough around caramel and reform into a ball. Make sure the caramel is completely covered so it doesn’t leak out.
  • Mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll each cookie ball in the sugar mix. Place cookies on cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes, until edges start to brown. Centers will be soft. Allow to cool on pan 2-3 minutes then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Adapted from my friend Emily, who adapted from her friend, who adapted it from a Facebook post, who adapted it from The Recipe Critic, don’t you just love the internet?

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 70mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Kids Review: The kids were super excited when they saw these sitting on the counter as they remembered having them at that same Christmas party! For kids to remember these 2 months later when they can’t even remember what they had for lunch that day, well that tells you how much they love them.

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  1. Sarah Averett says

    These look amazing San! Like, I want to make them today, hard core. I’m going to refrain since that will ruin any progress I’ve made at the gym, but I wanted you to know that your pictures look gorgeous! Go you girlfriend. 🙂

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  33. Shelly says

    These sound absolutely AMAZING!!!! Found you on time for mom link up! Please come share this on DIY Sunday Showcase, I cohost over there! Party is open now!! I’d love to pin this to our board!

    Shelly

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  35. Marti says

    Yum yum yum!! I would be afraid to make these…I would probably eat every one of them! Thank you for sharing it with us! Pinned to the party boards! 🙂

    Marti

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