Description
Delicious cookies filled with gooey Rolo candies, these treats are perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Rolo candies (unwrapped)
- Granulated sugar (for rolling)
- Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling (optional))
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set it aside for later.
- In a separate large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the room-temperature butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until it’s fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in your palm. Place an unwrapped Rolo candy in the center and wrap the dough around it, rolling it into a smooth ball. Make sure the Rolo is completely covered.
- Roll the dough ball in a small bowl of granulated sugar to coat it evenly. Place the coated ball on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. As soon as they come out of the oven, sprinkle each cookie with a little flaky sea salt (if using).
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. The caramel inside will be very hot, so let them cool before eating. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for best freshness.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg