Description
Deliciously gooey cookies with a melted caramel surprise inside, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup vanilla pudding mix (or one 3.4 oz box instant pudding mix)
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6–12 caramel squares (one or two per cookie, as preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream together the butter and sugars until fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and the egg, mixing well.
- Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and pudding mix in another bowl. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop out 1/4 cup of dough, roll into a ball, and make a well in the center. Place 1-2 caramel squares in the well. Cover with another 1/4 cup of dough and roll into a ball. Ensure the caramel is completely encased. Place on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Space cookies well apart (only 3 per sheet) as they will spread. Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for the best texture. Adjust the amount of caramel to suit your preference. If the dough feels too sticky, refrigerate it for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate chip, caramel, dessert, baking