Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Decadent Delight

Craving a sweet treat that combines the classic flavor of chocolate chip cookies with the gooey indulgence of caramel? Look no further! These Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect blend of rich chocolate and luxurious caramel, guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just because, these cookies are sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (226g) salted butter, melted and slightly cooled 🧈
• 3/4 cup (165g) dark brown sugar 🍬
• 1/2 cup (110g) granulated sugar 🍚
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 🍦
• 1 large egg, at room temperature 🥚
• 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature 🥚
• 2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 tsp baking soda 🥄
• 1/4 tsp baking powder 🥄
• 1/4 tsp sea salt 🧂
• 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫
• 1/4 cup (40g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫
• 1/2 cup (75g) chopped dark chocolate bar 🍫
• 12 Private Selection chocolate-covered sea salt caramels 🍬

Instructions

1. Prepare the Butter and Sugars
   • Melt the butter in a large mixing bowl and allow it to cool slightly. 🧈
   • Whisk in the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined. 🍬🍚
2. Add Wet Ingredients
   • Add the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk. Whisk for 1 minute, or until the mixture slightly lightens in color and becomes glossy. 🍦🥚
3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients
   • Fold in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt until combined, leaving a few streaks of flour remaining. 🌾🥄🧂
4. Mix in the Chocolate
   • Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chopped dark chocolate bar, mixing until the remaining streaks of flour are fully incorporated. 🍫
5. Shape the Dough
   • Scoop the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet using a large 3-tablespoon scoop. This will make 12 large cookies. 🍪
   • Chill the cookie dough in the fridge for 30 minutes. ❄️
6. Stuff the Cookies
   • After chilling, roll each portion of dough into a smooth ball in your hands. Create a well in the center using your thumbs, press a chocolate-covered caramel into the well, and fold the cookie dough up and around the caramel, fully encasing it. 🍬
   • Place the cookie dough balls back into the fridge while you preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 🌡️
7. Bake to Perfection
   • Arrange the cookie dough on two parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving room for the cookies to spread. Bake one tray at a time for 12 minutes each. ⏲️
   • Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to continue to set up and cool on the hot cookie sheet for at least 5 minutes. 🕒
   • Top with flaky salt before serving. 🧂🍪

Recipe Notes

• Alternative Caramel Options: If you can’t find Private Selection chocolate-covered sea salt caramels, you can use any chocolate-covered caramel candy. Just make sure they are small enough to fit inside the cookie dough balls.

Nutritional Information

• Calories per Serving: 320 Kcal
• Servings: 12 cookies

Timing

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 24 minutes (12 minutes per tray)
• Total Time: 39 minutes

These Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect combination of chewy, chocolatey, and gooey goodness. They are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Happy baking!

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