Description
Discover the perfect blend of sweet and spicy with these Gochujang Caramel Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the richness of caramel with the unique flavor of Korean chili paste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramel candies
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a spacious bowl, beat the softened butter together with the brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is airy and light.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well blended before adding the next.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and gochujang until everything is harmoniously combined.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, whisking them together.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredients into the buttery mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated.
- Carefully fold in the caramel bits and chocolate chips, if you choose to use them.
- Using a tablespoon, drop rounded mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a lovely golden hue.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Yields approximately 24 cookies.
- For an extra kick, feel free to increase the gochujang to 1/3 cup.
- If you prefer a gluten-free option, simply swap the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Gochujang Caramel Cookies, Sweet Spicy Cookies, Korean Cookies