Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Craving something sweet? Dive into these Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies, combining rich chocolate with gooey caramel in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth and make any day feel special!
Equipment
- Whisk
- Oven
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3.5 oz vanilla pudding mix package
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 pieces caramel squares unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicon baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds.
- Add both granulated sugar and light brown sugar and cream until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla extract and mix on low just until incorporated.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, vanilla pudding mix, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just a few times. Add 1 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips, reserving the rest for placing on top of cookie dough balls. Mix until all flour mixture is incorporated.
- Scoop the dough with a medium cookie scoop (1 and ½ tablespoon size). Place one caramel square in the middle of the dough ball and press halfway down. Scoop another cookie dough ball and place on top. Roll in your hands until one big ball is formed and the caramel is well hidden in the center. Place on a cookie sheet. Place a few chocolate chips on the ball, pressing gently.
- Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes. Cool cookies for at least 10 minutes on the cookie sheet. Transfer onto a cooling rack.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
- Freezing: You can freeze unbaked cookie dough for later use. Just scoop and freeze, then bake straight from the freezer.
- Variations: Try adding nuts or swapping different types of chocolate for a fun twist!
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with a glass of milk for a classic treat!
- Gifting: These cookies make great gifts when packaged in a decorative box!