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    Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published: Oct 14, 2014 · Modified: Nov 9, 2019 by Anna 21 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies - these giant cookies are soft and chewy and filled with chocolate and caramel. You have to try them! 

    Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies - soft and chewy giant cookies filled with chocolate and caramel

    These cookies are epic. EPIC. In size, flavor and texture.

    You say "chocolate and caramel" and I am there. Done and done. No need to convince me. I know it's the best flavor combo ever!

    Chocolate chip cookies can be pretty amazing by themselves. But stuff them with caramel and you are entering a whole new world. It's like hiding the best present ever inside an already yummy treat. Pass me the plate!

    Caramel Stuffed Soft and Chewy Cookies

    I took my favorite cookie dough that makes soft and chewy and thick cookies and made these giant caramel stuffed version. Like I said - epic. These are the best while still slightly warm. The chocolate is melty and the caramel center is soft and gooey. So much goodness!

    Can you handle the gooeyness of these cookies?

    Thick and Chewy Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies - the best

    With this amazing treat you have to go big or go home. I made these cookies twice as big than usually: one cookie dough scoop for the bottom, one caramel square stuffed in the center and covered with another cookie dough scoop. Roll in your hands to make a perfect ball and bake for 11 minutes. The gorgeous folds on the surface will form while the cookie is cooling. This recipe makes only one dozen but that's because these cookies are big. You can also make 24 cookies, stuffing the center of each one cookie scoop with half of a caramel square. I tried both ways and they are both amazing. You can make the dough, scoop it out and freeze it for later. There is no need to chill the dough. I baked one tray of freshly made dough and one with dough chilled for 24 hours. The cookies baked after chilling were slightly thicker. As far as flavor, they were both great.

    Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies stacked up.

    Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Author: Anna
    Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies - these giant cookies are soft and chewy and filled with chocolate and caramel. You have to try them!
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cookies
    Calories 189 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 large egg room temperature
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 3.5 oz package vanilla pudding mix
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 12 caramel squares unwrapped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Line a baking sheet with a silicon baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds.
    • Add both sugars and cream until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
    • Add egg and vanilla and mix on low just until incorporated.
    • In another mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, pudding mix, baking soda and salt).
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just few times. Add 1 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips, reserving the rest for placing on top of cookie dough balls. Mix until all flour mixture is incorporated.
    • Scoop the dough with a medium cookie scoop (1 and ½ tablespoon size). Place one caramel square in the middle of the dough ball and press half way down. Scoop another cookie dough ball and place on top. Roll in your hands until one big ball is formed and the caramel is well hidden in the center. Place on a cookie sheet. Place few chips on the ball, pressing gently.
    • Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes. Cool cookies for at least 10 minutes on the cookie sheet. Transfer onto a cooling rack.
    • Store in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1.3mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

    Make sure you have a tall glass of milk while devouring these cookies. They are packed with chocolate chips and caramel which makes them pretty rich. They also make a fabulous treat on a chilly day with a hot cup of latte. Best thing ever!

     

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    1. Jennie says

      October 15, 2014 at 7:25 am

      5 stars
      I am 100 percent behind these cookies. You aren't kidding, these babies are epic!

      Reply
    2. Elizabeth says

      October 14, 2014 at 8:26 pm

      5 stars
      You cannot go wrong with these cookies, caramel and chocolate?! Hell yes!

      Reply
    3. Amanda says

      October 14, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are gorgeous!

      Reply
    4. Jennifer says

      October 14, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      These look so, so good. Love that little caramel surprise in the center!

      Reply
    5. Karen says

      October 14, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      I am alllll about two cookies for the price of one. Plus caramel. These look amazing Anna!! Love the photos, they are gorgeous.

      Reply
    6. Becca says

      October 14, 2014 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      Caramel... INSIDE of the cookies?! You don't need to ask me twice!

      Reply
    7. Erin says

      October 14, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      They're oozing! I love that. 🙂 And their thickness. And the chocolate and caramel combination. So... basically everything!

      Reply
    8. Becca says

      October 14, 2014 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      Chocolate and caramel are an epic combo!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 14, 2014 at 10:16 pm

        Thanks, Becca!

        Reply
    9. Amanda says

      October 14, 2014 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      Yum!! I love stuffed cookies! Plus stuffed with caramel and chocolate? They sound divine!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 14, 2014 at 10:15 pm

        Thank you, Amanda!

        Reply
    10. Matt Robinson says

      October 14, 2014 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      Epic indeed, these look incredible!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 14, 2014 at 10:14 pm

        Thanks, Matt!

        Reply
    11. Tina says

      October 14, 2014 at 9:17 am

      5 stars
      These look INSANE!!! I'll take a billion of them, please. ASAP. 😉

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 14, 2014 at 10:13 pm

        Thanks, Tina!

        Reply
    12. janelle says

      October 14, 2014 at 9:08 am

      5 stars
      I would literally eat these for breakfast, they look amazing! great shots too

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 14, 2014 at 1:42 pm

        Thanks, Janelle!

        Reply
    13. Sues says

      October 14, 2014 at 7:45 am

      5 stars
      These cookies look so perfect... Especially with the caramel oozing out!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 14, 2014 at 1:41 pm

        Thanks, Sues!

        Reply
    14. Aimee says

      October 14, 2014 at 7:04 am

      5 stars
      Oh what a sweet surprise in the center!!! Love that they don't have to be chilled first!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 14, 2014 at 1:39 pm

        Thanks, Aimee!

        Reply

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