Description
Indulgent caramel stuffed chocolate chip cookies deliver a delightful surprise with each sweet, gooey bite. Warm from the oven, these cookies promise a rich chocolate experience that melts in your mouth and leaves you craving more.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 12 caramel candies, unwrapped
Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar into a silky, homogeneous mixture using an electric mixer.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the creamed mixture, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next, then blend in vanilla extract for aromatic depth.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually merge the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a consistent dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly for maximum flavor in each bite.
- Create cookie bases by scooping dough, then flatten each portion and strategically place a caramel candy in the center.
- Carefully envelop the caramel completely with dough, sealing it inside to prevent leakage during baking.
- Arrange stuffed cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate space between each for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges transform to a golden-brown hue, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set their structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Let caramel candies sit at room temperature for easier wrapping to prevent tearing or cracking of the cookie dough.
- Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before stuffing to help maintain the cookie’s shape and prevent spreading during baking.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent caramel from sticking and ensure easy cookie removal.
- Experiment with different caramel types like sea salt or dark chocolate-filled caramels for unique flavor variations and exciting taste experiences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 269 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 96 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg