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Caramel Filled Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Delightful cookies with a rich chocolate flavor and a gooey caramel center, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Butter, melted Infuses cookies with richness.
  • 1 1/4 cups Brown Sugar Brings a caramel-like flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Adds deep chocolate flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Provides moisture and binds ingredients.
  • 1 1/4 cups Flour Gives structure to cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensures cookies rise beautifully.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Optional for extra chocolatey flavor.
Caramel Filling
  • 14-20 pieces Soft Chewy Caramels Like Werther's or Rolos to create molten centers.
Coating
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar For creating the crinkly exterior.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt the butter until completely liquid.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the brown sugar and cocoa powder. Mix for 1-2 minutes until glossy and smooth.
  3. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then stir in the eggs until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt. If using chocolate chips, fold them into the dough.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough is chilling.
  2. Shape the chilled dough into 1 1/2 – 2 inch balls.
  3. Create an indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb.
  4. Insert a caramel into the center and wrap the dough around it completely.
  5. Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat.
  6. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies start to crack at the edges.
  7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough improves texture. Consider adding vanilla extract for flavor. Don’t overbake; cookies should be set but soft in the center.