Caramel Frosting Brown Sugar Drops
Indulge in the rich, buttery decadence of Caramel Frosting Brown Sugar Drops, the ultimate treat for cookie lovers and caramel enthusiasts alike. These soft, chewy cookies are crafted with a brown sugar-based dough that’s perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and a touch of milk for melt-in-your-mouth texture. Topped with an irresistibly smooth caramel frosting made from melted butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and powdered sugar, each bite is a sweet symphony of caramelized goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes, these cookies are perfect for bake sales, holiday platters, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Serve them with a warm cup of coffee or tea for an unforgettable dessert experience. Perfectly golden and dressed in luscious frosting, these cookies are guaranteed to steal the spotlight on any dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 0.25 cup Salted butter
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed (for frosting)
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just incorporated.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden. Do not overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the caramel frosting, melt the salted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar and heavy cream, whisking until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Stir in the vanilla extract and gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and slightly thickened.
Allow the frosting to cool for 2-3 minutes, then spread it over the cooled cookies using a knife or offset spatula.
Let the frosting set for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3883 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.8 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.7 g | 514% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 622 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 1050 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 575.6 g | 209% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 430.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 435 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 835 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
