Description
Soft and chewy on the outside with a gooey caramel and chocolate center, Rolo Cookies are a decadent treat perfect for any occasion. These crowd-pleasing cookies offer a rich cocoa flavor and surprise sweetness with every bite, making them the ultimate indulgence for chocolate and caramel lovers alike.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
48 Rolo candies, unwrapped
Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Optional flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
6. Scoop 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough, flatten, place a Rolo in the center, and wrap the dough around it.
7. Roll the dough ball in granulated sugar and place on the baking sheet.
8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set and tops crack slightly.
9. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Optional: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while still warm.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months or freeze dough balls and bake directly from frozen.
Do not overbake—remove cookies when centers are slightly soft for a gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, caramel stuffed, Rolo dessert