I love plain oatmeal cookies (without the raisins, thank you very much). But adding a touch of caramel to the mix makes them even more scrumptious! The thing that I absolutely adore about these cookies is that the caramel adds another dimension and texture to the cookie while not completely overpowering.
I used the tried-and-true Quaker Oatmeal Cookie recipe (minus the raisins, plus the caramel pieces).
1. Cream 1 stick and 6 tablespoons of butter along with 3/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
2. Add 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 3 cups of oatmeal. Mix well.
Next, you’re going to need these (or you can use the full size caramels that you have to unwrap).
3. Use your cookie scoop (best-tool-ever, by the way) to scoop up some dough. Then insert 5-7 caramel bits by pushing them into the center of the cookie scoop.
…then pat the dough on top to encapsulate the caramel.
4. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees (or until the tops of the cookies are golden brown).
Yum!
I am with you on the love of oatmeal cookies withOUT raisins. Love.
I will have to try making them this way with the caramel. Sounds good!
What a great idea with the caramel! We also love oatmeal cookies without the raisins. These sound delish!!
OH MAN! Now I’m gonna have to try these! Love caramel. Not a fan of raisins in my cookies either!
This is a fun alternative to chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. Great for a party!
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I finally found the caramel bits and I can’t wait to make these!!!