These coffee caramel cookies have a delicious caramel flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. They are balanced, with a slight coffee taste from the espresso powder.
4ounces(113 grams) unsalted butter room temperature
2ounces(55 grams) brown sugar
1eggroom temperature
1teaspoonvanilla extract
6ounces(167 grams) all-purpose flour
¼teaspoonsea salt
1 ½teaspoonsespresso powder
¾teaspoonbaking soda
6ounces(170 grams) caramel chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350℉. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment combine the brown sugar and butter until the butter and sugar becomes light and fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla. Mix on medium-low speed until combined. Scrape down the sides.
In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, espresso powder. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the caramel chips.
Use a large cookie scoop to place the dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until the edges become golden brown.