Description
Caramel Macchiato Cookies deliver the perfect blend of rich espresso and creamy caramel in a soft, chewy treat. Ideal for coffee lovers, these delightful cookies feature a stunning caramel drizzle that adds visual appeal and extra sweetness. Whether enjoyed as an afternoon snack or shared at gatherings, each bite promises to transport you to your favorite café.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tbsp espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; centers should remain slightly soft.
- Cool slightly before drizzling warm caramel sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg