Description
These White Chocolate Caramel Drizzle Cookies are soft, buttery, and loaded with sweet white chocolate chips, finished with a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect for holidays, gifts, or a sweet treat any time!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
For the Caramel Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional, for salted caramel flavor)
Instructions
Make the Cookies:
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cream Butter & Sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in White Chocolate Chips:
- Stir in white chocolate chips evenly.
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Scoop & Bake:
- Drop dough by tablespoon-sized balls onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Add the Caramel Drizzle:
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Drizzle with Caramel:
- Warm caramel sauce slightly if needed, then drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Sprinkle with sea salt if using.
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Serve & Enjoy!
- Let caramel set before storing or serving.
Notes
- Want extra crunch? Add ½ cup chopped pecans.
- For a richer caramel, make homemade caramel sauce with butter and cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.