Chocolate Caramel Kiss Cookies
These Chocolate Caramel Kiss Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich taste of chocolate with the gooey sweetness of caramel. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to impress at a party or simply indulge in a sweet treat. Each cookie is a soft, chocolatey base topped with a caramel-filled milk chocolate kiss that melts slightly into the warm dough. Follow this recipe to create a batch of these irresistible cookies.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup baking cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 24 caramel-filled milk chocolate kisses
Directions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the whole egg, the additional egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully integrated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually beat the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until the dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Shape rounded tablespoons of dough into balls, and roll them in the remaining sugar.
- Bake: Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until the edges begin to brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add Chocolate Kiss: Immediately after removing from the oven, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookies will crack around the edges, which adds to their charm.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the pans for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 120 kcal per cookie
- Servings: 24 cookies
Prep and Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
This recipe for Chocolate Caramel Kiss Cookies is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them perfect for festive occasions or as a special treat to enjoy with family and friends. Enjoy baking and indulging in these sweet, chocolatey delights!
Chocolate Caramel Kiss Cookies
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Description
The combination of rich chocolate and gooey caramel in these cookies makes them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. The soft, chewy texture paired with the surprise caramel center creates a delightful treat that is both comforting and luxurious.
These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, as gifts for friends and family, or simply as an afternoon treat with a cup of coffee. The ease of preparation means you can whip them up in no time, and they’re sure to impress anyone with a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar, divided
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1–1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1–1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
24 caramel-filled milk chocolate kisses
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cream butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.
Beat in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually beat the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
Shape rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and roll in the remaining sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake until edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes.
Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie (cookie will crack around edges).
Cool on pans for 2 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 Kcal