There are cookies that satisfy a sweet craving, and then there are cookies that feel like comfort itself. Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies belong firmly in the second category. Warm, soft, deeply flavored, and filled with pockets of melted caramel, these cookies capture the essence of cozy baking. They taste like autumn afternoons, holiday kitchens, and the irresistible aroma of cinnamon and brown sugar melting into butter.
What makes these cookies special is their depth of flavor. Brown sugar provides molasses-rich sweetness, cinnamon adds warmth and spice, and caramel creates gooey centers that slowly melt with every bite. The texture is equally impressive: crisp edges, soft and chewy middles, and sticky caramel bursts that stretch when the cookie is broken open.
This recipe is designed to deliver bakery-quality cookies at home. With the right balance of ingredients and techniques, these cookies come out thick, tender, and indulgent every time. In this complete guide, you’ll learn not only how to make them step by step, but also how to control texture, prevent caramel leaks, and customize the flavor to suit your taste.
Why These Cookies Are So Irresistible
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies work because they balance sweetness, spice, and texture in perfect harmony.
Brown sugar contains molasses, which adds moisture and a deeper flavor than white sugar. Cinnamon enhances that warmth without overpowering it. Butter brings richness, while vanilla rounds everything out. The caramel, tucked inside or mixed throughout, melts into gooey pockets that transform an already delicious cookie into something unforgettable.
Unlike overly sweet cookies, these feel rich but balanced. They are comforting rather than cloying, indulgent but not overwhelming. Each bite offers contrast: soft dough, crisp edges, and molten caramel that lingers on the palate.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 ¼ cups brown sugar, packed
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Caramel Filling
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1 cup soft caramel candies, chopped
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or thick caramel sauce, chilled and portioned
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Optional: 1 tablespoon heavy cream (if caramel is very firm)
Optional Add-Ins
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White chocolate chips
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Chopped pecans or walnuts
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Sea salt flakes for topping
Preparation Time
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