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Dreamy Caramel Stuffed Cookies

Soft, thick cookies stuffed with gooey caramel and loaded with rich chocolate chips. Perfectly golden on the outside and irresistibly melty inside.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Américaine
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup melted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
  • 12 soft caramel candies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop (optional)
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
  2. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Take dough, flatten slightly, place a caramel inside, and seal.
  7. Roll into balls and place on baking tray.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
  9. Let cool slightly and enjoy the gooey center.

Notes

  • For extra gooey cookies, slightly underbake them.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft.
  • Use soft caramel candies for the best melt.
  • Do not overfill with caramel or it may leak while baking.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat for a few seconds in the microwave for a melty center.