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.
4 ½tablespoons(2 ounces) brown sugarmeasure with a kitchen scale if using ounces
1eggroom temperature
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1 ¼cups(6 ounces) all-purpose flourmeasure with a kitchen scale if using ounces
½teaspoonsea salt
1 ½teaspoonsespresso powder
¾teaspoonbaking soda
1cupcaramel 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 trigger release ice cream 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.