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Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies - Irresistibly Gooey Delights

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies are a quick, no-bake treat, offering a delightful blend of chewy oats, rich peanut butter, and gooey caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats Avoid instant oats as they become mushy.
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Choose smooth for a consistent texture.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Controls saltiness and adds richness.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Essential for moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1/2 cup milk Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor.
For the Filling and Topping
  • 1 cup caramel sauce Can be homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Choose high-quality for best flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Optional; enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and milk for about 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Mix in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Stir in the old-fashioned oats, folding gently until well mixed in.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto it, flattening slightly and creating an indentation in the center.
  5. Spoon caramel sauce into each cookie indentation.
  6. Melt chocolate chips in intervals in a microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle over cookies.
  7. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate chips and peanut butter for the best flavor. Avoid instant oats to maintain texture. Cooling the butter mixture before adding peanut butter prevents separation. Don't skip the chilling step for best results.

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