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Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies

These decadent cookies combine chewy oats, creamy peanut butter, and a rich layer of chocolate and caramel for a delicious dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats For the base of the cookies
  • 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter Use your favorite kind
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter For richness
  • ½ cup brown sugar For sweetness
  • ¼ cup whole milk To help bind the mixture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor
Toppings
  • 1 cup caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup chocolate chips, melted For drizzling on top
  • to taste sea salt Optional, for garnish

Method
 

Create the Cookie Base
  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 bubbles slightly.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gradually add the oats, stirring until they are evenly coated and the mixture is sticky.
Shape the Cookies
  1. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the oat mixture onto a parchment-lined tray.
  2. Flatten each portion slightly with the back of a spoon and create a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
Add the Caramel Layer
  1. Spoon about a teaspoon of caramel sauce into the indentation of each cookie.
Drizzle the Chocolate
  1. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second bursts until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cookies.
Let Them Set
  1. Refrigerate the tray for at least 30 minutes to allow the caramel to set.

Notes

Enjoy these cookies fresh out of the fridge or paired with ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months. Don't skip the chilling step for the best texture.