Get ready to transform your kitchen into a heavenly bakery with these irresistible American-style oatmeal caramel cookies that will make your taste buds dance with joy! Imagine biting into a perfectly golden, soft cookie that combines the wholesome goodness of hearty oats with the rich, buttery sweetness of caramel - it's like a warm hug for your senses. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these cookies are guaranteed to become your new obsession, promising to elevate your dessert game and impress everyone from family to friends.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 100g butter
- 150g brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 150g oats
- 100g flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 100g caramel bits
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, soften the butter at room temperature until creamy and smooth.
- Add brown sugar to the softened butter and cream together using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Crack the egg into the butter-sugar mixture and beat until fully incorporated and the mixture becomes homogeneous.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the oats and caramel bits, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 5 cm between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and consistent texture.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to tough, dense cookies.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking.
- Leave enough space between cookies on the baking sheet to allow for spreading.
- Watch the cookies carefully during the last few minutes of baking - golden edges are your signal of perfection.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- For extra caramel flavor, you can drizzle melted caramel over the cooled cookies.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 184kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 20mg
