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    Caramel Filled Snickerdoodle Cookies

    Published: Dec 7, 2019 · Modified: Dec 1, 2020 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Caramel Filled Snickerdoodle Cookies Soft chewy cinnamon sugar snickerdoodle cookies stuffed with buttery caramel. The perfect caramel stuffed snickerdoodle cookie recipe! www.modernhoney.com #caramelsnickerdoodles #christmascookies #cookie #cookies

    Caramel Filled Snickerdoodle Cookies

    Soft chewy cinnamon sugar snickerdoodle cookies stuffed with buttery caramel. The perfect caramel stuffed snickerdoodle cookie recipe!

    Welcome to CHRISTMAS COOKIE WEEK on Modern Honey! This is my favorite week of the year because I get to share all of my tried and true Christmas cookies with all of you. Since cookies are my most loved food on the planet, this makes me super excited!

    Caramel Filled Snickerdoodle Cookies Soft chewy cinnamon sugar snickerdoodle cookies stuffed with buttery caramel. The perfect caramel stuffed snickerdoodle cookie recipe! www.modernhoney.com #caramelsnickerdoodles #christmascookies #cookie #cookies

    I have been making my cinnamon sugar SNICKERDOODLE COOKIE RECIPE since I was a little girl. It is one of the most popular recipes on Modern Honey for good reason. I decided to take it up a notch for Christmas and stuff my classic snickerdoodle cookies with soft caramels.

    These Caramel Filled Cinnamon Sugar Snickerdoodle Cookies literally melt in your mouth. They are a cinnamon sugar cookie stuffed with a soft caramel that melts perfectly when baked. You get a big surprise when you bite into this caramel snickerdoodle cookie.

    Caramel Filled Snickerdoodle Cookies Soft chewy cinnamon sugar snickerdoodle cookies stuffed with buttery caramel. The perfect caramel stuffed snickerdoodle cookie recipe! www.modernhoney.com #caramelsnickerdoodles #christmascookies #cookie #cookies

    What type of caramels to use in the Caramel Stuffed Snickerdoodles?

    I would suggest using a soft, chewy artisan caramel. I picked up the Fleur de Sel Caramels from Trader Joe's but you can use any type of soft caramel. I also love the Private Selection Vanilla Creme Soft Caramels you can find at your local Kroger store (Fry's in AZ). You can also use Werther's Soft Caramels and you can find those at most grocery stores. I also love Mrs. Call's Soft Chewy Caramels, if you have time to order online. There are so many choices!

    These are the perfect Christmas cookie to add to your goodie plate this year. It's a classic Christmas cookie that everyone loves!

    Caramel Filled Snickerdoodle Cookies Soft chewy cinnamon sugar snickerdoodle cookies stuffed with buttery caramel. The perfect caramel stuffed snickerdoodle cookie recipe! www.modernhoney.com #caramelsnickerdoodles #christmascookies #cookie #cookies

    HOW TO MAKE CARAMEL FILLED SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES:

    1.  Start by creaming butter and sugar for 4-5 minutes. This is an important step as the butter coats the sugar crystals and creates a smooth texture. It also whips air into the cookie dough.
    2. Use Cream of Tartar as a leavening agent. It gives it the signature tangy flavor and chewy texture.  A touch of baking soda helps the cookies to rise as well.
    3. Use soft, chewy caramels. Place the caramel in the center of the cookie dough and completely wrap the caramel with dough.
    4. Double roll the cookie balls into a cinnamon-sugar mixture.  This helps to make sure the cookies are completely coated in cinnamon-sugar before baking.
    5. Bake just until the edges begin to become a light golden color.  These snickerdoodle cookies need to be soft and chewy so watch carefully. If you want them to be flat, press the balls down in the center before placing in the oven.
    6. My favorite baking tools for perfect Caramel Stuffed Snickerdoodle cookies — light-colored baking sheets, parchment paper sheets, KitchenAid mixer.

    Caramel Filled Snickerdoodle Cookies Soft chewy cinnamon sugar snickerdoodle cookies stuffed with buttery caramel. The perfect caramel stuffed snickerdoodle cookie recipe! www.modernhoney.com #caramelsnickerdoodles #christmascookies #cookie #cookies

    If you want more Christmas cookies and goodies ideas, click on the recipes below.

    CHRISTMAS COOKIES and GOODIES RECIPES:

    • Mrs. Claus Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies
      Frosted Sugar Cookies
      Snickerdoodle Cookies
      Molasses Cookies (soft gingerbread cookies)
      Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bark
      Vanilla Caramel Fudge
      Peanut Butter Blossoms (peanut butter chocolate kiss cookies)
      Homemade Peppermint Bark
      Gingersnap Oreos with cream cheese filling
      Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
      OREO Truffles
      Chocolate Caramel Stuffed Cookies
      Chocolate Brownie Cookies
      Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies
      Orange Cream Cookies (soft orange cookies with cream cheese frosting)
      White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
      Chocolate Brownie Cookies
      Soft M & M Cookies
      Peanut Butter Cookies
      Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies
      Peppermint Frosted Brownies
      Cranberry White Chocolate Orange Cookies 
      Oreo Stuffed Candy Monster Cookies 
      Rocky Road Cookies 

    Caramel Filled Snickerdoodle Cookies Soft chewy cinnamon sugar snickerdoodle cookies stuffed with buttery caramel. The perfect caramel stuffed snickerdoodle cookie recipe! www.modernhoney.com #caramelsnickerdoodles #christmascookies #cookie #cookies

    Caramel Filled Snickerdoodle Cookies Soft chewy cinnamon sugar snickerdoodle cookies stuffed with buttery caramel. The perfect caramel stuffed snickerdoodle cookie recipe! www.modernhoney.com #caramelsnickerdoodles #christmascookies #cookie #cookies

    Caramel Filled Snickerdoodle Cookies

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    Caramel Filled Snickerdoodle Cookies Soft chewy cinnamon sugar snickerdoodle cookies stuffed with buttery caramel. The perfect caramel stuffed snickerdoodle cookie recipe! 
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24

    Equipment

    • kitchenaid mixer
    • baking sheet
    • parchment paper baking sheets
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • turner
    • cookie scoop

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
    • 1 ½ cups Sugar
    • 2 large Eggs
    • 2 teaspoons Vanilla
    • 2 ¾ cups Flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Cream of Tartar
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 24 SOFT Caramels (such as Trader Joe's, Private Selection Vanilla Caramels, Werther's Soft Vanilla Caramels)

    Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture:

    • ¼ cup Sugar
    • 1 ½ Tablespoons Cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the eggs and vanilla. Cream for 1-2 minutes longer.
    • Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt, just until combined.
    • If time allows, wrap the dough and let refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. Roll into small balls until round and smooth. Press a caramel into the center of the dough. Completely wrap the dough around the caramel and place on parchment lined baking sheet. *I suggest using light colored baking sheets.
    • In a small bowl, stir together sugar and cinnamon.
    • Drop into the cinnamon-sugar mixture and coat well. Using a spoon, coat for a second time, ensuring the cookie balls are completely covered. *To make flatter snickerdoodles, press down in the center of the ball before placing in the oven. This helps to keep them from puffing up in the middle. *
    • Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes. Let cool for several minutes on baking sheet before removing from the pan. 
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    Comments

    1. Pat

      March 16, 2022 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      These cookies are melt in your mouth amazing!!! I am obsessed with them!!

      Reply
    2. Marisa

      October 09, 2021 at 11:09 am

      I'm sure the caramel is nice and soft right out of the oven, but if you store these cookies overnight will the caramel be more sticky & chewy unless you warm them up again?

      Reply
    3. Dan Cassidy

      August 15, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      do you use a whole TJ caramel or cut in half?

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      • A Pieper

        December 04, 2021 at 1:12 pm

        5 stars
        I made these last Christmas- amazingly delicious! I used Werther's soft caramels and I did end up cutting the caramels in half. If the caramel candies are small you may not need to, but I found a whole Werther's to be too big. There was still plenty of caramel in the cookies.

        Reply
    4. Jen

      April 08, 2020 at 10:40 pm

      Can these be made with brown butter?

      Reply

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