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Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies combine creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and gooey caramel in a soft, chewy cookie. With the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, these cookies are a decadent treat for any occasion, sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup creamy peanut butter

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup caramel bits (or soft caramel candies, chopped)

Optional: A pinch of sea salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer or a whisk. Beat until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in Chocolate and Caramel: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and caramel bits, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Scoop and Shape the Dough: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to form dough balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie for an extra burst of flavor.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. The cookies will firm up as they cool, so be careful not to overbake them.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Add Chopped Nuts: For extra crunch, add 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts, almonds, or walnuts to the dough.

Use Dark Chocolate: If you prefer a richer, less sweet flavor, swap the semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips.

Stuffed Cookies: For an extra indulgent treat, stuff the cookies with a small piece of caramel or chocolate in the center before baking.

Vegan Version: Swap the butter for dairy-free butter, the eggs for flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water per egg), and use dairy-free chocolate chips and caramel bits.

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