Description
Chewy Chocolate-Caramel Cookies are packed with deep cocoa flavor, studded with chocolate chips, and oozing with gooey caramel in the center. These cookies strike the perfect balance of crisp edges and soft, chewy centers — an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
18 soft caramel candies, halved
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
5. Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of dough, flatten, place a caramel half in the center, and roll to seal. Repeat.
6. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet 2 inches apart and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor.
Chill the dough before baking to help prevent spreading.
To reheat later, microwave for 10 seconds to get gooey centers again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate caramel cookies, chewy cookies, stuffed cookies