Description
The ultimate indulgence for chocolate purists. These cookies feature a rich, cocoa-heavy dough with a hidden chocolate-coated caramel center. The contrast between deep dark chocolate and molten caramel accentuated by flaky sea salt results in a fudgy, bakery-quality treat.
Ingredients
The Dark Chocolate Dough
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 2/3 cup (55g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg, 2 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking soda, 1/8 tsp salt
The Filling & Finish
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 18 chocolate-coated caramels (Rolos)
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
Cream: Beat butter and sugars for 3 mins. Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined.
Mix: Whisk dry ingredients and gradually add to wet. Stir in milk and chocolate chips.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (essential for handling).
Stuff: Scoop 2 tbsp dough, divide in two. Flatten one, place caramel in center, top with second ball, and seal edges.
Bake: Sprinkle with sea salt. Bake at 350°F for 12–13 minutes. Cool 5 mins on sheet.
Notes
Cocoa Quality: Use Dutch-processed or dark cocoa for the richest flavor.
The ‘Pan Bang’ Trick: If cookies aren’t spreading by 9 mins, lightly bang the tray on the counter to initiate the spread and create a crinkled texture.
Stuffed Security: Chocolate-coated caramels provide an extra layer of protection to keep the caramel from leaking during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: Stuffed / Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 160
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 25
Keywords: salted caramel chocolate cookies, stuffed dark chocolate cookies, rolo stuffed cookies, fudgy sea salt cookies, molten caramel cookies, bakery style chocolate cookies