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Delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies on a plate

Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Deliciously chewy cookies with a crispy exterior filled with peanut butter, caramel, and chocolate, perfect for any sweet craving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats Adds hearty chewiness
  • 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter Provides creaminess and richness
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted for the mixture
  • ½ cup brown sugar Sweetness for the cookie base
  • ¼ cup whole milk To combine with the other ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
Filling and Topping
  • 1 cup caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Melted for drizzling on top
  • Sea salt optional Sea salt For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and milk.
  2. Stir gently until the butter melts and the mixture begins to bubble slightly.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in the old-fashioned oats until evenly coated.
Forming the Cookies
  1. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the oat mixture onto a parchment-lined tray.
  2. Flatten each portion slightly and create an indentation in each cookie.
  3. Spoon about a teaspoon of caramel sauce into each indentation.
Topping the Cookies
  1. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cookies.
  3. Refrigerate the cookies for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. To reheat, pop them into the air fryer at 300°F for about 5 minutes until warmed through.