Caramel Stuffed Cookies

I am a BIG caramel person, and my Salted Caramel Sauce and Homemade Caramel Sauce are a couple of my favorite things to whip up. But sometimes that’s just not enough! Ever thought of stuffing caramel INSIDE a cookie? Well…now you have. These caramel-stuffed cookies are downright addictive. With a soft, chewy chocolate cookie giving way to a gooey caramel core, it’s the ultimate combination of rich chocolate and sweet caramel!

You might think stuffing cookies with anything sounds complicated, but trust me, it’s surprisingly easy. I’ve gone through all the trial and error for you, and I’ve cracked the code on what cookie dough to use and how to get that perfectly gooey caramel center. All you have to do is follow the recipe. Ready? Go!

• 1 ¼ cups plus 2 tbsp (191g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (57g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• ½ cup (112g) packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup (104g) sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 18-20 caramels
• Sea salt (optional)