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A chocolate caramel cookie cut in half and stacked back to back with the caramel oozing out. Other in-tact cookies are spread on the counter along with a dove caramel candy.

Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Chocolate and caramel - a tale as old as time. This classic pairing just got a fun & funky upgrade - you’ll adore chocolate caramel cookies!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 81kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup dutch processed cocoa powder You can use unsweetened cocoa powder, as desired
  • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 24 Dove milk chocolate caramel candies, unwrapped Can sub rolos as preferred

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Unwrap candies and set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer, cream together the salted butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light in color and fluffy in texture.
  • Scrape the sides and add the eggs and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
  • Add the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Use a #40 scoop to portion out the dough into equal 1 1/2 tbsp of dough.
  • Flatten the dough in your hand, place an unwrapped milk chocolate caramel candy in the center and then wrap the dough around the candy.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Bake at 350° F for 7-9 minutes, or until the cookie no longer looks wet and glossy on top and the cookie has spread some.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the pan. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg