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
Scale
- 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
