Description
These oatmeal cookies are elevated with a luscious cinnamon caramel buttercream swirl, creating a soft, chewy treat bursting with warm spice and rich caramel flavor. Perfect for a cozy indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 g (1 cup) Rolled Oats, provides chewy texture
- 120 g (1 cup) Oat Flour (or All-Purpose Flour), adds nutty flavor
- 115 g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened, crucial for a light dough
- 100 g (½ cup) Packed Light Brown Sugar, adds molasses flavor and moisture
- 50 g (¼ cup) Granulated Sugar, balances moisture and sweetness
- 1 Large Egg, acts as a binder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract, enhances flavor
- 1 tsp (5 g) Ground Cinnamon, provides warmth and depth
- ½ tsp (2 g) Baking Soda, leavening agent
- ¼ tsp (1 g) Salt, enhances sweetness
- 120 g (½ cup) Caramel Sauce, high-quality or homemade
- 60 g (¼ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened (for buttercream)
- 60 g (½ cup) Powdered Sugar, Sifted (for buttercream)
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Caramel Sauce (for buttercream)
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g) Ground Cinnamon (for buttercream)
- 1 Tbsp (15 g) Toasted Oat Flakes (for garnish)
- Extra Caramel Sauce (Optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make Buttercream: Beat butter, powdered sugar, caramel sauce, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Cream Butter & Sugars: Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg & Vanilla: Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together oat flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Caramel: Gently fold in caramel sauce.
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop dough, flatten, add buttercream, fold over, roll into discs, and swirl buttercream on top.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool & Garnish: Cool on sheets, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with oat flakes.
Notes
For a more pronounced swirl, ensure the buttercream is very cold. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: oatmeal cookies, caramel, cinnamon, swirl, baking, dessert, cookies, soft, chewy