Gochujang Caramel Cookies
Delightful cookies blending sweet caramel and spicy gochujang for a unique taste experience.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Allow butter to come to room temperature.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Use freshly opened.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons gochujang Adjust quantity based on spice preference.
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- to taste flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, blending well until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the gochujang and caramel sauce until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Use a scoop to portion out dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on the top of each cookie.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden, and the centers look set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
These cookies are versatile and can be served with milk, tea, or coffee. Pair them with whipped cream or ice cream for a dessert bar.