Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • 2.5 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 24 soft caramel squares
  • 2 tbsp salted caramel sauce
  • 1 tsp Maldon flaky sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Cream the 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter with both the 1 cup (200g) dark brown sugar and 0.5 cup (100g) granulated sugar.
  2. Add the 1 large egg, 1 large egg yolk, and 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste.
  3. Whisk together the 2.5 cups (315g) flour, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp baking soda, and 0.5 tsp fine sea salt.
  4. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet.
  5. Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough and flatten it in your palm.
  6. Place one soft caramel square in the center and fold the dough around it.
  7. Roll the stuffed dough into a smooth ball.
  8. Place on a lined baking sheet and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  9. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until the edges are golden and the tops look set but slightly soft.
  10. Drizzle with 2 tbsp caramel sauce and sprinkle with 1 tsp Maldon flaky sea salt.