Description
Whip up a new Christmas cookie recipe with these Chewy Caramel Oatmeal Cookies! These are so easy to make and come together quickly because they start with a store-bought cookie mix! A chewy cookie inside and out - nobody will know you used a shortcut!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (17.50z) package oatmeal cookie mix
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 21 soft caramels
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In large mixing bowl, combine dry cookie mix, egg, water, and butter, and mix until cookie dough forms.
- Fill a medium sized cookie scoop with dough. Push caramel into middle and then form dough around it so no caramel is showing. Place onto cookie sheet. Repeat process with remaining dough.
- Bake 11-15 minutes or until edges barely start to brown. Cookie will appear puffy and underdone-this is okay. Allow cookie to cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before moving to cooling rack. Cookie will flatten as it cools.
Notes
- This recipe used Betty Crocker Oatmeal Cookie Mix. If using another brand, you may need to adjust ingredients, as listed on the package.
- If using long caramels, fold in half or shape into a ball before placing into cookie dough. I used Werther’s caramels. Rolos are a good option if you want to add a little chocolate to your cookie.
- A parchment lined cookie sheet is best; it prevents the caramel from sticking to the pan and makes for easy clean-up.
- Try to get the caramel in the center of the cookie ball to prevent caramel from oozing out.
- Cool completely before storing in airtight container at room temperature. Best within 3 days of baking.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
