Ultimate Salted Caramel Stuffed Dark Chocolate Cookies
Thick, fudgy dark chocolate cookies stuffed with a molten caramel center and finished with flaky sea salt. These bakery-style cookies strike the perfect balance of rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and sweet-salty contrast.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 18 chocolate-covered caramel candies, unwrapped
- flaky sea salt, for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix in milk, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Flatten 2 tablespoons of dough, place a caramel in the center, seal completely, and roll into a ball.
- Place dough balls 2½ inches apart and bake 12–13 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and cool on the pan 5–10 minutes before transferring.
Notes
Seal the caramel completely to prevent leaking. Slightly underbake for soft, fudgy centers. Chill the dough 20–30 minutes if it becomes too sticky to handle.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 220IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.8mg
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