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Salted Caramel Sandwich Cookies
Delight in these rich, buttery cookies filled with luscious salted caramel, perfect for a sweet treat or special occasion.
Ingredients
Dairy
- 14 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 3/4 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
Dry ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Salted Caramel
- 1 1/2 cups homemade Salted Caramel Sauce
Instructions
- Make the caramel and let it cool to room temperature.
- Brown the butter over medium heat until nutty and browned, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla; cool slightly. Add egg and yolk, whisk thoroughly.
- Add dry ingredients, mix until just combined, then chill for at least an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F, shape dough into 1.5-inch balls, and bake for 10-11 minutes. Cool completely.
- Assemble sandwiches with caramel, then serve immediately or store properly.
Notes
Store cookies unstacked to prevent caramel oozing; assemble just before serving for best texture.