Caramel Macchiato Cookies
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I’m convinced that anyone who orders a Caramel Macchiato at Starbucks is doing it just so they can say the words Macchiato. And really I just made Caramel Macchiato cookies so I could say “Macchiato”, too. It’s so fun to say! The thought of golden caramel sauce swirling around and infusing my latte with its sweet and toffee nectar or having it drip seductively all over a cookie is one of the great many pleasures in life. Mmmm, cookie.
Happy Friday, here’s a cookie!
This Friday, we have ALL earned our cookie.
Yesterday was my fourth day in a row at the gym this week, and I had my personal training session. We went over my initial session from 7 weeks ago, taking my measurements again, weighing me and doing that whole schpeel to see how much process I’ve made.
Progress: Yes, that. - I have yet to drop a pound despite gymming it 4-5 days a week and using MyFitness Pal (I Know!), and I swapped 10 pounds of fat for 10 pounds of muscle. Sure I could be happy about that, but I was mad. Abhorrently mad.
And then I wanted a cookie. I will be leading today’s class in Failed Logic 101.
But Daaayyummmm girl – shoving one of these cookies in my face was the only thing I wanted to do. It would have been wooorrrtth ittt!!
Because let’s just face it – cookies dripping with copious amounts of caramel is the only way to get through horrible days, and stressful weeks like this one was. Am I right? Can I get a hallelujah!
And with a name like Macchiato – just saying the name of these cookies makes the day a slightly better place. But eating them – makes it divine.
Caramel Macchiato Cookies
Yield: 24 Cookies
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour
Ingredients:
2 ¼ cup Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Baking Soda
1 Tbsp Espresso Powder
½ tsp Salt
¾ cup Brown Sugar + ¼ cup for Rolling
¾ cup Sugar + ¼ cup for Rolling
¼ cup Cream Cheese, cut into pieces and softened
6 Tbsp Butter, melted
⅓ cup Vegetable Oil
1 Egg
1 Tbsp Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Salted Caramel SauceDirections:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder. Set aside.
In another large bowl mix together ¾ cup Brown sugar and ¾ cup sugar with softened cream cheese. Mix until smooth. Add melted butter and stir until incorporated. Whisk in the oil, then whisk in the egg, milk and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture slowly using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
In small bowl or dish, whisk together remaining ¼ cup of brown sugar and ¼ cup of white sugar. This will be used for rolling cookies.
Using a cookie scoop, gather about 2 tablespoons of dough, roll into a ball and then roll into the brown and white sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. With the bottom of a flat bottom glass, gently press down onto the top of each cookie dough ball until they are about 2 inches in diameter. Sprinkle cookies with additional brown and white sugar mixture. Bake for 12 minutes or until they just turn golden brown on the edges. Let cookies cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before removing. Remove and then allow to cool on wire rack.
Drizzle the tops of cooled cookies with warmed salted caramel.Adapted from America's Test Kitchen Sugar Cookies
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Angie @ Big Bear's Wife — February 22, 2013 @ 6:41 am
hallelujah! Pass some over here! I feel as though I’ll be making these soon just so that I can say macchiato more lol. PS. I love caramel macchiatos! (One of my favs!)
Mark — February 22, 2013 @ 7:10 am
Cookies on Fridays rule!! Thanks for sharing.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen — February 22, 2013 @ 7:14 am
Dang. I want one now.
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough — February 22, 2013 @ 7:26 am
Hallelujah!
Now pass me a plate of these cookies, puhhlease and thank you!
Cassie | Bake Your Day — February 22, 2013 @ 7:36 am
Hey, there is something HUGE to be said about swapping 10 pounds of fat for 10 pounds of muscle. You are a rock star. Also, these cookies are why I will not be swapping the same. But 100% worth it!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite — February 22, 2013 @ 7:37 am
I agree with the whole Macchiato saying. Just want to say it and sound cool. It just rolls of the tongue so easily and makes you sound fancy.
Heather @ Heather's Dish — February 22, 2013 @ 8:02 am
My mind is going blank and all I can think is YESSSSSSSS!
Amy @Very Culinary — February 22, 2013 @ 8:13 am
Omg. I die.
Paula - bell'alimento — February 22, 2013 @ 8:27 am
Guuuuurrrrrrllllllll.
Jeanne (NanaBread) — February 22, 2013 @ 8:38 am
I want to lay under that drip rack.
{Wait…did I say that out loud?}
Karly — February 22, 2013 @ 8:40 am
I am in love with your cookies. That caramel drizzle is just gorgeous!
Jackie @ Domestic Fits — February 22, 2013 @ 8:49 am
But, muscle weighs more than fat, so you’ve really done well. ALSO, muscle mass increases your metabolism SO that equals more cookies. Yay!
Carla @ Carlas Confections — February 22, 2013 @ 9:45 am
Seriously. Just seriously. Those cookies. That caramel drizzle. OHHHHEMMMMMMMMGEEEEEEEEE! I am salivating everywhere. It isnt pretty. But these cookies are
Emily T. — February 22, 2013 @ 10:07 am
These cookies make my heart sing!
But I really commented to remind you that weight loss is not the only mark of progress. Taking your measurements (waist, hips, etc.) is a much better display of how your body is changing. Keep your chin up!
Patti @ Bakeify — February 22, 2013 @ 10:25 am
What a great idea!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Stephanie — February 22, 2013 @ 10:48 am
LOVE your blog. I would be mad too (about the scale – not these cookies)! Can’t wait to read more. These cookies sound so perfect!!!!! Friday is a perfect day for cookies. I came across your blog from pinterest
claire @ the realistic nutritionist — February 22, 2013 @ 11:00 am
I want to date those cookies.
Kristen — February 22, 2013 @ 11:36 am
These are so gorgeous! Whoa!
Little Kitchie — February 22, 2013 @ 12:12 pm
These sound incredible and they look lovely!!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel — February 22, 2013 @ 12:52 pm
OMG stop it! The dripping caramel is killing me. Yum!
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Jessica@AKitchenAddiction — February 22, 2013 @ 1:45 pm
These are cookie perfection! I would love a couple of these with my coffee!
Anna {Herbivore Triathlete} — February 22, 2013 @ 3:45 pm
You are killing me with the cookie recipes lately, holy moly! I adore Caramel Macchiatos so I’m sure I’d get along fabulously with these cookies.
Julie — February 22, 2013 @ 5:32 pm
I’m a sucker for caramel macchiatos and cookies. Putting the two together? I think I’m in love. These are fantastic cookies. And your pics are great! Pinned, sharing on my Facebook page and I just have to share these on my favorite finds post tomorrow morning. Have a wonderful evening and weekend!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. — February 22, 2013 @ 10:15 pm
Sometimes you just have to have a cookie. I am drooling over all that caramel!
Averie @ Averie Cooks — February 23, 2013 @ 2:21 am
I love the drink but I’d love the cookies by the same name even more. That caramel seals the deal!
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Mads — February 23, 2013 @ 11:13 am
COOKIES! I don’t do the gym, so shoving these cookies in will not help me turn 10 pounds of fat into 10 pounds of muscle. I’m SO PROUD of you! I want to throw the scale out the window when the numbers don’t move, but doesn’t your body feel great? The scale will eventually be your friend if you keep up all your hard work. Yay, Megan!
Megan replied: — February 25th, 2013 @ 7:38 am
Oh yeah, I’m so glad I’m hitting the gym and I feel awesome – I’m just mad at the scale. Clothes are all still the same size, but they feel better somehow. I’m gonna keep working and not give up!
Alaina @ Fabtastic Eats — February 24, 2013 @ 10:56 am
Im totally the person that orders a caramel macchiato every.single.time. I am so in love. These cookies look equally as heavenly..mmmmm
JanetFCTC — February 24, 2013 @ 12:35 pm
This is getting printed out immediately. They look SO good!
Tina | My Life as a Mrs — February 24, 2013 @ 1:46 pm
um yes. please.
Dawn — February 24, 2013 @ 1:59 pm
Caramel Macchiatos are my favorite! I could only imagine them in a cookie form-yum! And I agree-sometimes a great cookie does cure everything
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts — February 24, 2013 @ 5:37 pm
I don’t even like coffee, but now I want one of these. I kind of want to go order a Macchiato at Star Bucks too; it is fun to say!
Kathryn — February 25, 2013 @ 6:06 am
I’m just going to sit here staring at these cookies for a while. Don’t mind me.
katie — February 25, 2013 @ 8:46 am
yes please… this is my absolute favorite drink so i think i need to run to the kitchen and make a few batches of these cookies!
Christina — February 25, 2013 @ 7:20 pm
I love this! I used to drink Caramel Macchiatos at Starbucks but now find them too sweet as a drink. I would love several of these cookies with a huge coffee.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets — February 26, 2013 @ 4:09 am
I want some of these cookies!!!! I used to always get mocha’s at starbucks but have recently switched to caramel macchiato’s…this cookie would pair nicely
Janet — February 27, 2013 @ 8:47 am
COOKIES!! look wonderful!! BUT BETTER YET!! Congratulations on your swap of 10 for 10! That scale is a number, you are 10 lbs healthier and I am sure that your clothes show it too…but go ahead eat a few of these beauties, you deserve it!
Kirsten — February 27, 2013 @ 9:29 pm
Dude. You’re working off loads of cookies by going to the gym 4-5 days/week–your ass will catch up eventually. As long as you’re feeling good, ignore the scale because the numbers are irrelevant. Your cookies are a just reward. YUM! Also, Caramel Macchiatos are the only way I can drink coffee. I’m sure it has everything to do with the 1/2 ton of caramel in every cup.
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These are gorgeous!
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