Ingredients for Chocolate Surprise Cookies
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 24 chocolate-covered caramel candies
- 6 ounces white chocolate chips
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How to Make Chocolate Surprise Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1/2 cup of the pecans, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or until firm enough to roll into balls.
- In a shallow dish, combine the remaining 1/2 cup pecans and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
- Roll 1 tablespoon of dough around 1 caramel candy, completely covering it.
- Press one side of the dough-covered candy into the pecan-sugar mixture.
- Place the cookie, nut-side up, onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 3 inches between cookies.
- Repeat with remaining dough and candies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly cracked.
- Let the cookies stand on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, melt the white chocolate chips: Place 6 ounces of white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted and smooth.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cookies.
- Let the chocolate set for about 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
96g
Fat
36g
Carbs
12g