Description
Delight in these soft and buttery Caramel Biscuits, a perfect sweet snack or dessert featuring a tender biscuit base filled with gooey caramel and topped with a hint of flaky sea salt for a delightful contrast of flavors.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 2 tablespoons whole milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional
- 1/2 cup soft caramels (melted or chopped)
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the biscuits.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt to combine all the dry components evenly.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the cold cubed butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring the butter is well distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk and vanilla extract gently until the dough just comes together; be careful to avoid overmixing to keep biscuits tender.
- Shape Dough: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet for even baking. Flatten each ball slightly using your palm or the bottom of a glass.
- Add Caramel: Create a small indentation in the center of each biscuit and spoon a bit of melted or chopped caramel into it to add a gooey center.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake the biscuits for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, signaling they are perfectly baked.
- Cool and Finish: Let the biscuits cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. While still warm, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired for a salty-sweet finish.
Notes
- For convenience, substitute the caramel filling with store-bought caramel sauce drizzled over the biscuits after baking.
- Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
