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Oatmeal cookies topped with caramel and drizzled with chocolate on a white plate. Caramel squares are placed between the cookies.

Oatmeal Caramel Cookies

Course: cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade oatmeal cookies, oatmeal cookies, caramel oatmeal cookies
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Laureen King
Chewy Oatmeal Caramel Cookies with drizzled chocolate are easy to make and delicious!
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cup oats large flaked- not instant
  • 3/4 cup coconut
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 28 caramels unwrapped
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 ounces chocolate

Instructions

How to make the oatmeal cookies

  • In medium sized bowl whisk together flour, oats, coconut, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat together butter and sugar until creamy.
  • Add the vanilla extract and egg. Mix until well combined.
  • Blend the flour mixture a bit a time into the butter and sugar mixture. Combine well, but do not over-mix.
  • Using cookie scoop form 24 cookies. Press down slightly with a fork or bottom of a glass. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Bake 350 ºF for 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack.

Prepare caramel topping

  • Using a medium sized saucepan heat the cream and caramels on low heat until caramels are melted, stirring constantly. Keep a close eye on to avoid burning. You want to heat just until the caramels are melted.
  • Top each oatmeal cookie with a dollop of caramel.

Prepare chocolate drizzle

  • Melt 3 ounces of chocolate in the microwave at 50% power. A double boiler will also work to melt the chocolate.
  • Using a fork drizzle the chocolate over the cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg