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Caramel Stuffed Ginger Cookies

Caramel Filled Ginger Cookies - Ginger Cookies filled with caramel are a delicious twist on traditional soft chewy ginger snaps!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 27 Cookies
Calories: 177 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
For Assembly
  • 24 soft caramels such as Werthers Soft Caramels
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cookie Dough
  1. Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, & salt in a small bowl. Mix with a whisk and set aside.
  2. With a mixer on medium, cream sugar, shortening, & butter until fluffy. Add in molasses and egg.
  3. With mixer on low, add in flour mixture until completely combined.
Assembly
  1. Combine white and brown sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Unwrap each caramel and shape it into a small flat circle. Wrap 2 tablespoons of cookie dough around each caramel and roll into a ball. Roll the ball in the sugar mixture.
  3. Place each ball about 1 ½" apart on a parchment-lined pan. Bake for 9 minutes or until edges are slightly browned.
  4. Cool for 5 minutes on the pan before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • We have only made this recipe with shortening as it makes the cookie soft and chewy while keeping it from spreading too much. If you use all butter, the cookies may spread too much.
  • We have only made this recipe with shortening as it makes the cookie soft and chewy while keeping it from spreading too much. If you use all butter, the cookies may spread too much.
  • Soft Werther’s are our favorite choice for caramels. A caramel that is hard and chewy will be hard and chewy once the cookie cools so choose one that is soft when you buy it
  • Soft Werther’s are our favorite choice for caramels. A caramel that is hard and chewy will be hard and chewy once the cookie cools so choose one that is soft when you buy it
  • The caramels will set once the cookies cool. For softer caramel, cookies can be microwaved for 8-10 seconds before eating.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. 
  • Freeze prepared dough in zippered bags for up to 3 months. Freeze cooled cookies in a zippered bag for up to 4 months.
  • Recipe updated 11/18/20
  • Recipe updated 11/18/20

Nutrition Information

Calories 177 (9%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 133mg (6%) Potassium 68mg (2%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 27Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Calories 177 9%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 95IU 2%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.