Gochujang Caramel Cookies
Sweet, spicy, and deeply flavorful, these Gochujang Caramel Cookies combine the rich, nutty taste of brown butter with unique heat and sweetness!
Servings: -16 cookies
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
Gochujang Paste:
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon oil
Cookie Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup brown butter melted, slightly cooked over medium-low heat, then chilled
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 piece large egg room temperature
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Gochujang Paste:
- In a small bowl, mix gochujang, dark brown sugar, and oil until well combined. Set aside.
Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a stand mixer, beat the brown butter and dark brown sugar until fully incorporated.
- Add the egg and lemon juice and continue mixing for about 30 seconds.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined - do not overmix.
- Gently mix in the sweet gochujang paste, stirring for about 10 seconds to create a marbled effect.
Shape & Bake:
- Using an ice cream scoop, portion the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to help develop flavor and texture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.
Serving: 1gCalories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 337IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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