Traditional Christmas cookies are always fun to make each year during the holidays. Yet there's nothing wrong with trying to mix things up a bit every now and then! That's why I'm sharing my Belgian butter waffle caramel sandwich cookie recipe with you -- in the hopes that you'll break the mold this year and try some of my favorite homemade cookies of all time!

Christmas cookies on plate with hot cocoa mug

These decadent and savory Belgian butter waffle caramel sandwich cookies are so easy to make and are sure to be a big hit with friends, family and coworkers alike. So let's get started!

Welcome to the 12 Days of Cookies blog hop hosted by Janet of Try-it Like-it Create-it! I'm sharing these 12 days with some very talented bloggers (and bakers!) so be sure to check out their Christmas cookie recipes (see list at end of post) and shake up your usual cookie line-up with some new additions this year!

BELGIAN BUTTER WAFFLE CARAMEL SANDWICH COOKIE RECIPE

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

(NOTE: I used dark brown sugar because it's what I had on hand; use your preference -- both work well and taste awesome)

1/4 Tsp. ground cinnamon

1/3 cup heavy cream

24 Belgian butter waffle cookies

Directions

pat of butter melting on stove in French copper sauce pot

1. Melt the butter in a medium sized sauce pan over medium-high heat.

2. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and cook, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

3. Bring mixture to a boil and stir in the cream.

dark sugar and butter bubbling on the stove

4. Boil for 2 minutes. The mixture will bubble up into a light-colored foam (if using light brown sugar). I used dark brown sugar so mine is a bit darker.

white ceramic bowl filled with chilled caramel

5. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Refrigerate until it's slightly cooled and spreadable, about 30 minutes.

NOTE: I actually made the caramel sauce in advance and chilled it for almost 24 hours. If you do this, just be sure to take the caramel out of the fridge at least an hour before you start spreading it on the waffle cookies so that it has sufficient time to soften.

6. Carefully spread one side of one cookie with 2 tsp. cooled caramel, then top it with another cookie to create your "sandwich." Repeat with the remainder of the cookies.

Makes 12 caramel "sandwiches."

NOTE: The cookies are delicate, so be sure to spread the caramel onto the cookies with a very gentle hand so as not to break them.

You can also substitute ready-made vanilla pizzelle (Italian waffle) cookies in place of the Belgian waffle cookies, but they're even more delicate. On the other hand, the large round pizzelles should fit atop your warm cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa mug just like original Stroopwafels!

Get your printable PDF version of my Belgian Butter Waffle Caramel Sandwich Cookie recipe!

stack of Belgian butter waffle caramel sandwich coolis on Christmas plate

Set out on a Christmas plate these Belgian butter waffle caramel sandwich cookies are festive and inviting.

red cocoa mug with whipped cream topper and plate with cookies

They'd be especially delicious with your favorite hot cocoa, topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. For how to make a faux whipped cream mug topper (for decorative purposes), check out How To Make Faux Whipped Cream Christmas Mug Toppers.

And just like any other Christmas cookie, these Belgian butter waffle caramel sandwich cookies are great for giving! Just wrap them up in a festive, clear treat bag and add a red ribbon closure to create a yummy gift!

These savory decadent treats are sure to be thoroughly enjoyed by everyone on your gift list.