Description
These Chocolate Caramel Cookies are rich, chewy, and stuffed with gooey caramel centers—perfect for chocolate lovers. With a deep cocoa flavor and melty caramel in every bite, they’re a decadent dessert that pairs beautifully with milk or coffee.
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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20-24 soft caramel candies (unwrapped)
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
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Sea salt flakes for topping (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Make the dough:
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Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
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Add eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth.
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Add dry ingredients:
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Mix in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
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Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
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Shape the cookies:
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Scoop 1 ½ tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly.
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Place a caramel candy in the center, wrap dough around it, and roll into a ball.
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Bake:
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Place dough balls on prepared sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
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Cool:
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Let cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
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Notes
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Use soft caramels for best melt-in-the-middle texture.
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For a crunchier cookie, bake an extra 1–2 minutes.
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Freeze dough balls for later baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
