Caramel and cookies are a dream combination. Rich and chewy caramel coupled with the soft and crunchy texture of cookies just works. So if you’re looking for some new desserts, treats, and snacks, then this is the list for you. Enjoy!

1. Chocolate Coconut Caramel Cookie Bars

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This is what happens when a Bounty bar and a Mars bar meet: Chocolate Coconut Caramel Cookie Bars! A thick layer of date caramel on a coconutty crust dipped in lush vegan chocolate. Coconut butter is the ingredient making these delicious Chocolate Coconut Caramel Cookie Bars by Tiina Strandberg taste creamy and rich. Did you know you can make coconut butter by blending shredded coconut in your high-speed blender or food processor? Add 1 or 2 teaspoons of coconut oil to make it blend better. Keep on blending until you have a smooth buttery consistency. Use gluten-free rolled oats to make these caramel bars gluten-free.

Reprinted with permission from Fantastic Vegan Cookies by Tiina Strandberg, Page Street Publishing Co. 2021. Photo credit: Tiina Strandberg

2. Chocolate Caramel Cookie Pie

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Cookie and pie come together to form this super yummy Chocolate Caramel Cookie Pie by Michele Elizabeth that is so tasty! Loaded with chocolate chips and caramel!

3. Salted Caramel Cookie Sandwiches

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What’s a better duo than salt and caramel? We bring you the quickest and easiest thick and delicious salted caramel cookies, with a healthy homemade caramel sauce that tastes incredible. Try not to eat the whole jar of caramel before you finish baking! These Salted Caramel Cookie Sandwiches by Holly Jade would be perfect as a gift or a little treat along with tea or coffee.

4. Almond Butter Caramel Cookie Bars

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These Almond Butter Caramel Cookie Bars by Michele Elizabeth are like Twix bars with a twist! They’re made with all of the same delicious layers – cookie bottom, decadent (date) caramel, and chocolate – with almond butter as a bonus. Enjoy the crunchy yet gooey delight of this candy bar and relish in the fact that you’re eating a healthier version.

5. Easy White Chocolate Caramel Healthy Cookies

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Made with an oaty base, gooey caramel center, and white chocolate topping. These Easy White Chocolate Caramel Healthy Cookies by Hayley Canning are honestly so so delicious!

6. Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

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These Caramel Apple Pie Cookies by Tiina Strandberg are like tiny apple pies with a drizzle of caramel. The cozy ingredients of these cookies—applesauce, pecans, apples, and caramel together with the delicious fall spices of cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg—form an irresistible combination. The look of these cookies is rustic, and they are easy to make. So why not try these the next time you’re craving apple pie?

Reprinted with permission from Fantastic Vegan Cookies by Tiina Strandberg, Page Street Publishing Co. 2021. Photo credit: Tiina Strandberg

7. Caramel Fluffernutter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Caramel isn’t just for topping apples and ice cream. These Caramel Fluffernutter Chocolate Chip Cookies by Tori Cooper get their depth from it and then get complimented with a melty marshmallow to finish things off.

8. Caramel Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies

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Baking doesn’t get any easier than these no-bake Caramel Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies by Kat Condon! With no baking required, these cookies are a gluten-free & vegan holiday treat that is perfect for gift-giving!

9. Cashew Caramel Sandwich Cookies With Homemade Caramel

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Surprisingly there aren’t many ingredients in this recipe. These Cashew Caramel Sandwich Cookies With Homemade Caramel by Helyn Dunn are fun to make, too! If you have kids around, have them help!

10. Caramel Volcano Cookies

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These Caramel Volcano Cookies by Gretchen Price are out of this world!!! They are gooey, so delicious, and packed with rich chocolate & vegan caramel!

11. Caramel Macadamia Cookies

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These Caramel Macadamia Cookies by Michele Elizabeth are bakery-style chewy goodness! An absolute favorite packed with caramel and macadamia nuts and vegan of course!

12. Date Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies

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Meet the perfect fall cookie. A delicious, soft chocolate chip pumpkin cookie surrounds a sweet natural date caramel filling. These Date Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies by Katarina Hawk look like they’re from a bakery, but they’re surprisingly easy to make!

13. Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies With Bourbon Caramel Frosting

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These Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies With Bourbon Caramel Frosting by Emily Fraser are gluten-free, cinnamon-coated, chewy dream vessels. The frosting is fudge-like, rich, and sweet, working in tandem with the cookies to create boozy, caramel-y goodness. They are easy enough to make that you can whip up a batch for your own indulgence at home, but they are also perfect for parties. The size of the cookie is all up to you, so you can make them irresponsibly large (perfect for sharing — or not) or keep them at your standard cookie size.

14. Almond Frangipane Cookies With Pear Lemon Caramel

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These Almond Frangipane Cookies With Pear Lemon Caramel by Julie Van den Kerchove are super easy to make, you don’t even need a dehydrator and they are incredibly sweet –without adding any refined sugars! Frangipane pastries are popular in Belgium. They are made with white flour, butter, sugar, eggs, lemon, and almonds, and are usually topped with lots of icing sugar. Bon appétit!

15. Samoa Cookies

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These Samoa Cookies by Taavi Moore are a no-bake, vegan copycat of Girl Scout Samoa cookies. Perfectly chewy and a heavenly combination of caramel, chocolate, and coconut.

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