Description
Rich and chewy chocolate cookies stuffed with luscious molten caramel centers. Perfectly balanced with a soft chocolate dough exterior and gooey caramel inside, these homemade cookies are easy to bake and impress with every bite. Ideal for gifting, parties, or cozy indulgence, this recipe uses simple ingredients and techniques to create an irresistible sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fillings & Add-ins
- Caramel candies or soft caramel squares (about 24 pieces)
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (plus extra for pressing on top)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter with both granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a smooth, chocolatey dough.
- Portion and Fill: Divide the dough into even-sized balls, about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each. Flatten each ball gently with your fingers, then place a piece of caramel candy in the center. Carefully wrap the dough around the caramel, rolling it back into a ball to fully enclose the caramel, ensuring no caramel is exposed.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Press a few chocolate chips or chunks onto the outside of each dough ball to add extra melty chocolate and an appealing look once baked.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the caramel-stuffed dough balls on a lined baking sheet, spaced evenly to allow spreading. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft, creating chewy cookies with gooey caramel inside.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This resting time helps the caramel to settle and makes the cookies easier to handle while maintaining their gooey texture.
Notes
- Use soft caramels that melt easily to ensure a creamy, molten center.
- If the dough feels too soft or sticky, chill it for 30 minutes before shaping to help maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Seal the caramel completely by pressing the dough edges firmly to avoid caramel leakage.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and chewy with melty centers.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for easier cookie removal and cleanup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, caramel stuffed cookies, chewy chocolate cookies, homemade cookies, baking, sweet treat
