These cookies combine bold espresso with gooey caramel, creating the ultimate sweet-and-bitter masterpiece. The deep coffee flavor balances out the rich, buttery caramel, making every bite a perfect mix of indulgence and energy boost. Crispy on the edges, chewy in the center, and ridiculously addictive, they are basically your morning coffee in cookie form. Eat them for dessert, snack on them at work, or just make a batch and pretend you’ll share. If caffeine and sugar fuel your existence, these cookies are your new best friend. But be warned—they disappear faster than your morning espresso shot.
Espresso Caramel Cookies
A dangerously addictive combination of bold espresso, gooey caramel, and buttery cookie dough, delivering the perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Caramel Filling:
- ½ cup soft caramels melted
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in espresso powder, egg, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Scoop dough into small balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
- Melt the caramels with heavy cream until smooth.
- Spoon caramel into each cookie indentation and let set before devouring.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)
- Calories: ~170
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 2%
- Magnesium: 3%
- Calcium: 2%
- Potassium: 2%
- Vitamin A: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use dark brown sugar for extra caramel depth.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top for that sweet-salty magic.
- Store in an airtight container—if they last that long.
