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Caramel Filled Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
5 from 9 votes

Caramel Filled Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Soft chewy chocolate crinkle cookies filled with an ooey-gooey caramel center.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
9 mins
Total Time
49 mins
Servings: 20
Course: Baked Goods

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened, 2 tablespoons
  • 2 egg
  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional, semi-sweet
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 14 - 20 caramel candy such as Werther's Soft Chewy Caramels, Mrs. Call's Caramels, Rolos, soft and chewy

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
  2. Remove from heat and add brown sugar and cocoa powder. Stir for 1-2 minutes until glossy smooth.
  3. Once at room temperature, add eggs and stir well.
  4. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Add chocolate chips, if using.
  5. Let dough chill, covered, for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  7. Remove dough from refrigerator and roll into 1 1/2 - 2 inch balls, depending on the size of caramel. Using your thumb, make an indention in the center. Place caramel in the center of cookie dough and wrap cookie dough completely around caramel.
  8. Place powdered sugar in shallow bowl. Generously coat each ball in powdered sugar. Repeat.
  9. Place the cookies on parchment or Silpat lined baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies start to crack on edges. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the baking sheet.