No-Bake Caramel Cookie Dough Cups (Creamy, Chewy & Irresistible)
If you love cookie dough, caramel, and chocolate — all layered together into one perfect bite — these No-Bake Caramel Cookie Dough Cups are going to be your new obsession. They’re soft, creamy, slightly chewy, and finished with a silky caramel center that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup cashew butter or peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp mini chocolate chips
Caramel Layer
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp melted coconut oil
Optional Topping
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips melted
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
Make the cookie dough
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, cashew butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and evenly combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. The dough should be soft, thick, and easy to press.
Make the caramel
- In a separate bowl, add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil. Mix continuously for about 2 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth, glossy, and slightly thickened. This step is important — the more you mix, the better the texture.
Assemble the cups
- Divide the cookie dough evenly among 6 slots of a silicone muffin pan. If using a regular pan, line it with muffin liners. Press the dough firmly into the bottom of each slot. Use a tablespoon or your finger to create a well in the center.
- Pour the caramel sauce into each well, filling it almost to the top.
Chill
- Place the pan in the freezer for about 10 minutes, or until the caramel sets and the cups are firm.
Decorate (optional)
- Once set, drizzle melted chocolate over the top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. This step is optional — but highly recommended for extra flavor.