Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

A cookie split in half in the center with chocolate chips and cookies around the outside.

5 from 1 vote

Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy and delicious. Each cookie is stuffed with ooey gooey caramel for a rich and decadent treat.

Prep Time15

Bake Time10

Total Time25

Servings:

Calories: 194kcal

Author: Christine

Ingredients

12 caramels
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter unsalted
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Melt butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Set aside.
Prepare the caramels. Cut caramels in half using a knife or scissors. If the caramels are soft enough you can use your hands to break them in half.
In a medium size bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine.
In a large bowl, add melted butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixture at medium speed until the butter and sugars are mixed well.
Add eggs and vanilla. Beat with mixer on medium speed until the eggs and vanilla have been mixed in. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add half of the flour mixture. Beat at low speed until the flour mixture begins to incorporate into the dough. Increase the speed to medium and continue to beat. Repeat with remaining flour mixture. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
Add chocolate chips. Use a spatula to fold in the chocolate chips.
Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to scoop up approximately two tablespoons of the cookie dough. Shape into a circle and then flatten into a disc.
Place a caramel into the center of the disc.
Gently shape the dough around the caramel. Repeat with remaining dough and caramels.
Drop cookie dough balls onto prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the tops of the cookies start to turn golden. Remove cookies from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes 24 cookies.

Notes

Make sure to line the baking sheets with parchment paper because this will help to prevent the bottoms of the cookies from burning.

Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies can be stored in an airtight container or bag for up to three days at room temperature.

Caramel Stuffed Chip Cookies freeze well. Place cookies in a freezer safe container or bag and freeze up to three months. Thaw at room temperature when ready to eat.

The quality of the caramel matters! Some caramels are quite tough and chewy. We are going for an ooey gooey caramel center so soft caramels work the best. I like using Werther's Soft Creme Caramels because they have a melt in your mouth like texture.

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