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Gochujang Caramel Cookies

Soft buttery cookies with Korean gochujang spice and rich homemade caramel drizzle.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tbsp gochujang paste
  • 2 tbsp milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar.
  4. Add egg, vanilla, and gochujang paste and mix well.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool completely.

Notes

Drizzle caramel and sprinkle sea salt before serving.