Chewy Chocolate Caramel Cookies (Print Format)
Buttery chocolate cookies with a melted caramel center. Irresistibly soft with a sweet finish.
# Ingredients:
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17.5 ounce bag of sugar cookie mix
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¼ cup cocoa powder
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½ cup salted butter, softened
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1 large egg
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48 unwrapped Rolos
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Sanding sugar or powdered sugar (optional garnish)
# Steps:
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Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside without preheating the oven.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar cookie mix and cocoa powder until combined.
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Using a hand or stand mixer, beat in the butter and egg until a thick dough forms.
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Scoop out a large ball of dough using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, flatten into a disc, and place two unwrapped Rolos at its center. Gently form the dough into a smooth ball.
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Roll each formed ball in sanding sugar or powdered sugar if desired, then place it on the prepared cookie sheet.
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Cover the cookie sheets with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) several minutes before baking.
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Remove the cookie sheets from the refrigerator and discard the plastic wrap. Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are set, and the tops begin to crack.
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Remove cookies from the oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack or serving warm.