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Peanut Butter Caramel Cookies

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Yield: About 24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chill time)
Bake Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 20 soft caramels, unwrapped and chopped

  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

  • Sea salt flakes for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  5. Fold in chopped caramels and heavy cream. Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes.

  6. Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes.

  7. Bake 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to wire racks.

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