Jamaican Chocolate Cookies With Caramel Creme Recipe

Name: Jamaican Chocolate Cookies With Caramel Creme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks, divided; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided; 2/3 cup whipped cream cheese; 1/3 cup dulce de leche; 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Servings: persons

1 package (11-1/2 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
2/3 cup whipped cream cheese
1/3 cup dulce de leche
2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. In a microwave, melt 2/3 cup chocolate chunks; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in sweet potatoes, cooled chocolate, ginger and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2
Shape dough into 3/4-in. balls; place 2-1/2 in. apart on parchment-lined
3
. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in confectioners' sugar. Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese, dulce de leche, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, allspice and remaining salt until smooth. Spread filling on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies.
5
For chocolate coating, microwave remaining chocolate chunks; stir until smooth. Dip cookies halfway into chocolate; let stand until set. Store between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

906

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks, divided, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Chocolate Cookies With Caramel Creme 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.

Jamaican Chocolate Cookies With Caramel Creme

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