Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Decadent caramel-filled chocolate cookies, a crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for cookie swaps or any occasion! These rich and chewy cookies feature a gooey caramel center encased in a perfectly baked chocolate cookie, then finished with a sprinkle of crunchy sugar. A recipe from Don, aka Mr. Mom!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 149.7 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies

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How to Make Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies

  1. Beat 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually beat in 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup packed light brown sugar.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup of the chopped walnuts.
  7. Cover the dough and chill for at least 2 hours.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup chopped walnuts with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a small bowl.
  10. Divide the chilled dough into 4 equal portions. Work with one portion at a time, keeping the remaining dough chilled.
  11. Roll each portion into 12 balls of dough.
  12. Quickly press each dough ball around a chocolate-covered caramel candy.
  13. Roll the dough-covered candies into balls.
  14. Dip the tops of the balls into the walnut-sugar mixture.
  15. Place the cookies, sugar-side up, 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
  16. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
  17. Let cool for 3-4 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

18g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies?

Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies?

Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies has approximately 149.7 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies?

The key ingredients for Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies are Butter, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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