Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies, a delightful no-bake treat that combines the hearty goodness of oats with creamy peanut butter and luscious caramel. These cookies are not only quick to prepare but also offer an explosion of flavors with every bite. Whether you’re enjoying them as a post-dinner dessert or sharing them at gatherings, their rich chocolate drizzle and optional sea salt sprinkle elevate the experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (melted)
- Optional: Sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with brown sugar and milk until bubbling. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix in oats until evenly coated, creating a sticky mixture.
- Scoop portions onto a parchment-lined tray, flatten slightly, and create indentations for caramel.
- Fill each indentation with caramel sauce.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave and drizzle over the cookies.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg