Caramel Macchiato Cookies Recipe
Delight in the rich, sweet flavors of Caramel Macchiato Cookies, a perfect blend of buttery cookie dough infused with coffee flavoring and topped with luscious caramel drizzle. These cookies capture the essence of your favorite coffeehouse treat in a simple, homemade baked good that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and coffee cravings alike.
- Author: Ria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons coffee flavoring or coffee extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, for drizzling
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and coffee flavoring until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them evenly spaced on the prepared sheets. Flatten the dough balls slightly with the palm of your hand. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Cool and Drizzle: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, drizzle the caramel sauce over each cookie using a spoon or a piping bag for a decorative touch.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, add an extra teaspoon of coffee flavoring or use finely ground espresso in the dough.
- If caramel sauce is too thick for drizzling, warm it slightly to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a crunchy texture, add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the dough.
Keywords: Caramel Macchiato Cookies, Coffee Cookies, Caramel Drizzled Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Baked Coffee Treats