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Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Indulge in the perfect blend of peanut butter, caramel, and oats with these chewy cookies made effortlessly in an air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats Provides a hearty base
  • 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter Rich, creamy flavor
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted for mixture
  • ½ cup brown sugar Adds sweetness
  • ¼ cup whole milk For moisture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Melted for drizzling
  • to taste Sea salt Optional, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and milk until bubbly.
  2. Remove from heat and mix in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the old-fashioned oats, stirring until combined and sticky.
  4. On a parchment-lined tray, portion out the mixture, slightly flattening and creating an indentation in the center of each for the caramel.
  5. Spoon caramel sauce into each indentation.
  6. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth, then drizzle over the cookies.
  7. Refrigerate the cookies for at least 30 minutes to set.

Notes

For best results, space cookies in the air fryer, check frequently to prevent over-baking, and let them cool slightly after cooking.