Description
These delicate Caramel Window Crisps are a stunning treat featuring crisp, buttery edges and a glistening, caramelized center. They are surprisingly easy to make and perfect for elevating family dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, (use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 0.25 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Oven And Pans: Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt Butter Mixture: In a medium saucepan, melt 0.5 cup butter over medium heat (about 2-3 minutes). Stir in 0.5 cup granulated sugar, 0.25 cup light corn syrup, and 0.25 teaspoon salt until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth (about 1-2 minutes). Remove pan from heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk in 0.5 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined.
- Portion Dough: Drop small teaspoons (about 1 inch / 2.5 cm apart) of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring plenty of space (no more than six cookies per sheet).
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and centers are bubbly and shimmering.
- Cool And Set: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them with a thin spatula to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a unique twist, a tiny dash of espresso powder or a pinch of cinnamon can add extra warmth and complexity to these cookies. If your cookies are spreading too much, try chilling the dough for 15 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25 g)
- Calories: 140 calories
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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