Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
– ½ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
– Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
Making Salted Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies is a straightforward process. Follow these simple steps to achieve the best results:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Chill the Dough: For best results, refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flavors meld and makes the dough easier to handle.
8. Form the Cookies: Once chilled, scoop out about 1.5 tablespoons of dough and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Place about a teaspoon of caramel sauce in the center, then wrap the dough around the caramel, ensuring it is fully sealed.
9. Bake: Place the formed cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should appear slightly underbaked in the center.
10. Garnish: Once out of the oven, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie while they are still warm.
11. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Now you have delicious Salted Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies ready to be enjoyed!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 11g
- Protein: 2g