Caramel Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Name: Caramel Chocolate Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; ⅓ cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 ounces melted cooled unsweetened chocolate squares; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 12 soft caramels, quartered; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons corn syrup; 1 ounce melted cooled unsweetened chocolate; 2 -3 tablespoons hot water; chopped pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces melted cooled unsweetened chocolate squares
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
12 soft caramels, quartered
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 ounce melted cooled unsweetened chocolate
2 -3 tablespoons hot water
chopped pecans (optional)

1
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
2
Add egg, milk, vanilla extract, and chocolate and stir.
3
Combine together the flour, baking powder, and salt and then gradually add to creamed mixture.
4
Cover dough and refrigerate overnight or for a few hours so it is easy to handle.
5
Cut each caramel piece into fours.
6
Shape about a tablespoon of dough around each caramel.
7
Be sure that all the caramel is completely covered and place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
8
Bake at 400 for 6-8 minutes or until set.
9
Cool cookies on wire rack.
10
For frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, chocolate, corn syrup and enough water to make a thick spreading consistency.
11
Frost cookies and if desired, sprinkle with pecans.
12
When I made this recipe I was only able to make around 30 cookies, so if you want more cookies, use less dough around each caramel.
13
Watch baking time, because they bake up fast!

1081

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, softened, 1 cup white sugar, 1 egg, ⅓ cup milk, and more.

Yes, Caramel Chocolate Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caramel Chocolate Cookies

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