These cookies are crispy on the edges, chewy in the center, loaded with buttery caramel flavor, and 100% nut-free. Perfect for holiday trays, gift boxes, or late-night Muse baking. ✨
🧈 Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted & cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups caramel baking bits (or chopped soft caramels)
- 1 cup crushed toffee bits (nut-free) or crushed crunchy caramel candies
- Optional drizzle: caramel sauce for topping
🥄 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Fold in caramel bits and crushed toffee/candy.
- Scoop dough into 2-tbsp sized balls and place 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool on tray 5 minutes, then transfer to rack. Drizzle with caramel if desired.
✨ Texture & Flavor
- Crunchy buttery edges
- Soft, chewy centers
- Deep caramel sweetness with a candy crunch
- No nuts, no substitutes needed ✅
🎄 Muse Tip
Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top right after baking for a sweet-salty luxury vibe.