Irresistible Salted Caramel Surprise Cookies
Imagine biting into a warm, freshly baked cookie, where each bite offers a delightful surprise of gooey, rich caramel, perfectly complemented by a hint of sea salt. That’s the experience these Salted Caramel Stuffed Cookies promise. They are not just cookies; they are a journey of flavors, where the classic sweetness of caramel meets the subtle boldness of sea salt, creating a harmonious blend that dances on your taste buds.
Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family gathering, a special celebration, or just a treat for yourself, these cookies are sure to impress. The combination of soft, buttery cookie dough and the rich, melt-in-your-mouth caramel center, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt, makes these cookies a standout dessert. They are a testament to the magic that happens when simple ingredients are transformed into something extraordinary.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup caramel candies, chopped
– Sea salt for sprinkling
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped caramel candies.
7. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough and flatten them slightly. Place a caramel candy in the center and fold the dough around it, sealing it well.
8. Arrange the stuffed cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Sprinkle sea salt over the cookies immediately after removing them from the oven.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes per batch | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: 180 kcal per cookie | Servings: Makes about 24 cookies
Salted Caramel Stuffed Cookies
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Indulgent and chewy cookies that combine a rich, buttery dough packed with chopped caramels and a surprise whole caramel center. Finished with a sprinkling of sea salt to create the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, these cookies are a decadent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel candies, chopped (plus whole caramels for stuffing)
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped caramel candies.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough and flatten them slightly. Place a caramel candy piece in the center and fold the dough around it, sealing it well to prevent leaks.
- Arrange the stuffed cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Sprinkle sea salt over the cookies immediately after removing them from the oven.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Using soft caramels works best for the filling to ensure a gooey center.
- Ensure the dough is sealed tightly around the caramel center to prevent it from leaking onto the baking sheet during baking.
- If the dough becomes too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before stuffing.
- For the best texture, enjoy these cookies while they are slightly warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18-22 g
- Sodium: 150-200 mg
- Fat: 8-10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5-6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28-32 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Protein: 2-3 g
- Cholesterol: 25-35 mg
