Description
Soft and chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Pillow Cookies with a rich chocolate dough, gooey caramel center, and a touch of flaky sea salt. The perfect sweet and salty treat!
Ingredients
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Chocolate Dough:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp milk (if needed for consistency)
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Filling & Topping:
- 12 soft caramel candies (or homemade caramel squares)
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
- ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. If the dough is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly, and place a caramel candy in the center. Wrap the dough around the caramel, sealing it completely. Repeat for all cookies.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until set but still soft.
- Finish: While warm, sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra gooey centers, slightly warm cookies before serving.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months—bake straight from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the bake time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: dessert , cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate cookies, caramel-filled cookies, salted caramel, chewy cookies, soft-baked cookies