Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 ¼ cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: ¾ cup
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salted butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), softened
- Light brown sugar: 1 ½ cups, packed
- Large egg: 1
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup
- Soft caramel candies: 20-25 pieces, unwrapped and cut in half
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened salted butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the large egg until well combined and smooth.
- Step 3: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips by hand.
- Step 4: Scoop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each. Flatten each dough ball slightly and press 2-3 pieces of caramel into the center, then gently reshape the dough around the caramel to fully enclose it.
- Step 5: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. The caramel will be melted and gooey. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store your cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days to keep them wonderfully soft and their caramel delightfully gooey.
- To bring back that warm, melty caramel center, gently reheat a cookie in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before enjoying.
- These rich cookies are absolutely divine served slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a frosty glass of milk.
- For the best results and to prevent sticky leaks, ensure each caramel piece is completely enclosed by the cookie dough before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 18g