Description
A delightful blend of hearty oats and creamy caramel, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, invoking nostalgia with each bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup caramel bits
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl, then gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Stir in the rolled oats and caramel bits until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For best results, avoid overmixing the dough once you add the flour. If you prefer a crispier texture, bake a few extra minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg