{"id":140422,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-caramel-cookies\/"},"modified":"2025-01-06T10:19:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T16:19:58","slug":"chocolate-caramel-cookies","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-caramel-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Caramel Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a cookie recipe that brings together several delectable ingredients: crunchy nuts, gooey caramel and rich chocolate. If you&#8217;re always reaching for a bag of candy, chocolate caramel cookies are destined to be your new favorite treat.<\/p>\n<p>Chocolate and caramel cookies sound impressive but are made with basic baking ingredients like most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/easy-cookie-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/easy-cookie-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">easy cookie recipes<\/a>. Besides staples like flour, sugar, butter, eggs and cocoa, you&#8217;ll need a bag of Rolo candies. Those caramel-filled morsels are the reason the chocolate and caramel cookies are so simple. Making <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-caramel\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-caramel\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">caramel from scratch<\/a> is a labor of love, and though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/candy-recipes-to-eat-all-year\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/candy-recipes-to-eat-all-year\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">making homemade candy<\/a> is fun, it&#8217;s not front of mind when a sweet craving hits.<\/p>\n<p>Once baked, these cookies have crinkled tops with toasted pecans and a melty caramel middle. Whether for your family, a holiday cookie swap or a work party, this is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/the-best-cookie-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/the-best-cookie-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best cookie recipes<\/a> to try this year.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Chocolate Caramel Cookies<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> Use unsalted butter in this chocolate and caramel cookies recipe. Here are some ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-soften-butter-quickly\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-soften-butter-quickly\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">quickly soften butter<\/a> if you&#8217;ve already started lining up the ingredients but forgot to take the butter out of the fridge 30 minutes ago.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar:<\/strong> Granulated sugar goes into the cookie batter and also coats each dough ball before they&#8217;re baked.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown sugar:<\/strong> Light brown sugar complements the caramel and nut flavors in these cookies. It also gives the cookies extra moisture once baked. Be sure your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/how-to-keep-brown-sugar-soft\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/how-to-keep-brown-sugar-soft\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">brown sugar is soft<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong> Use two large eggs\u2014take them out of the fridge a half hour before starting so they can come to room temperature.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flour:<\/strong> All-purpose flour brings the cookie batter together and gives the chocolate and caramel cookies structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cocoa powder:<\/strong> Also called baking cocoa, it&#8217;s what makes these cookies so chocolaty. Because this recipe uses baking soda, it&#8217;s best to use a natural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-cocoa-powder\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-cocoa-powder\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cocoa powder<\/a>\u2014avoid Dutch process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking soda:<\/strong> This is the leavener that gives the chocolate caramel cookies a light and tender texture. Baking soda reacts with the acids in the natural cocoa to create gas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla extract:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-vanilla-extract\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-vanilla-extract\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best vanilla brands<\/a> for baking are the ones that are made of real vanilla instead of imitation vanilla.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pecans:<\/strong> The nutty flavor of chopped pecans is lovely in these chocolate and caramel cookies. (Here&#8217;s how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-chop-nuts-5-ways\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-chop-nuts-5-ways\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chop nuts<\/a> like a pro.) The pecans are folded into the dough and pressed into the outsides of the cookies too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rolo candies:<\/strong> Here&#8217;s where the caramel comes from! Each cookie ball is wrapped around a Rolo candy to create a caramelly center. You&#8217;ll need about 60 Rolos for the recipe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Make the cookie dough<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F. Cream the softened butter, brown sugar and 1 cup granulated sugar together in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda together in a separate bowl. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture until they&#8217;re just combined. Stir 1\/2 cup chopped pecans into the dough.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Tip:<\/em> Get ready for the next step by having the Rolos unwrapped and ready to go.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Shape the cookies<\/h3>\n<p>Push a Rolo into the center of each tablespoon of dough; fold the dough around the candy to enclose it.<\/p>\n<p>Combine the rest of the pecans with the 1 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl. Dip each cookie halfway into the pecan-sugar mixture. Place it nut side up on an ungreased cookie sheet. Continue with the rest of the dough and Rolos\u2014keep them spaced about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Bake the cookies<\/h3>\n<p>Bake the cookies at 375\u00b0 for 7 to 10 minutes, until the tops are slightly cracked. Let the cookies cool on the pan for about three minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2033364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Chocolate-Caramel-Cookies_TOHcom24_9459_MD_P2_07_24_2b_KSedit.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead Shot of Chocolate Caramel Cookies on Cutting Board\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Salted caramel cookies: <\/strong>Add a little coarse sea salt to the sugar-pecan mixture before dipping the cookies to give them a salty-sweet flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try other nuts:<\/strong> Other nuts including hazelnuts, almonds, macadamias and pistachios will taste delicious in chocolate and\u00a0caramel cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make a peanut butter version:<\/strong> Instead of Rolos, put miniature peanut butter cups in the centers of the cookies. We like these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-peanut-butter-cup\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-peanut-butter-cup\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">peanut butter cup<\/a> brands the best. To finish the cookies off, replace the pecans with chopped peanuts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Omit the nuts:<\/strong> Simply leave the nuts out of the chocolate caramel cookies recipe. You can replace the nuts with chocolate chips if you&#8217;d like or crushed pretzels if you want to keep the salty component.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Chocolate Caramel Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re not sure you&#8217;ll have any leftovers of these chocolaty cookies! If you do, place the cooled cookies in an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid or in a resealable bag. Make sure your cookies are completely cool\u2014sealing up warm cookies is a common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/common-cookie-storage-mistakes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/common-cookie-storage-mistakes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cookie storage mistake<\/a>. Store the cookies at room temperature.<\/p>\n<h3>How long do chocolate caramel cookies last?<\/h3>\n<p>When the cookies are sealed at room temperature, they&#8217;ll last up to five days.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze chocolate caramel cookies?<\/h3>\n<p>Chocolate and caramel cookies freeze very well. Layer them inside a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-freezer-containers\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-freezer-containers\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">freezer-proof container<\/a> or resealable bag, with pieces of waxed paper or parchment between the tiers. Freeze the cookies for up to eight months. Let the cookies defrost in the fridge, then move them to the counter to come to room temperature before serving.<\/p>\n<h2>Chocolate Caramel Cookie Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2033365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Chocolate-Caramel-Cookies_TOHcom24_9459_MD_P2_07_24_3b.jpg\" alt=\"Close Shot of Chocolate Caramel Cookies\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What other caramels can you use for chocolate caramel cookies?<\/h3>\n<p>Instead of Rolos, you can use other soft, chocolate-covered caramels of the same size. Or, fold caramel candies into the cookies. Look for caramels that are soft at room temperature\u2014hard caramels won&#8217;t soften properly in the finished cookies and will be hard to chew. Look for Werther&#8217;s soft caramels or blocks of baking caramel that you can slice into cubes.<\/p>\n<h3>What can you do if the chocolate caramel cookie dough is too sticky?<\/h3>\n<p>If the dough is sticky and difficult to work with, cover the dough in the bowl and pop it in the fridge. Let it chill for 30 minutes to an hour. This should firm up the cookie dough and make it manageable.<\/p>\n<h3>Should eggs be at room temperature for baking cookies?<\/h3>\n<p>This is an easy step to skip, but letting cold eggs come to room temperature before starting your cookie recipe does make a difference. The yolk and white blend together more easily and thoroughly, and they&#8217;ll build more volume when creamed with the sugars. To let your eggs warm up, remove them from the fridge 30 minutes to an hour before starting your recipe. If you forget to do this, don&#8217;t worry, we have an easy way to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/bake-with-room-temperature-eggs\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/bake-with-room-temperature-eggs\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">room-temperature eggs<\/a> in just minutes.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nutty chocolate caramel cookies are easier than they sound thanks to a secret ingredient: candy! 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Instead of making homemade caramel sauce, hide a Rolo candy piece in the center of each cookie.","recipeIngredient":["1 cup butter, softened","1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided","1 cup packed brown sugar","2 large eggs, room temperature","2 teaspoons vanilla extract","2-1\/2 cups all-purpose flour","3\/4 cup baking cocoa","1 teaspoon baking soda","1 cup chopped pecans, divided","1 package (13 ounces) Rolo candies"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the cookie dough","text":"Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F. Cream the softened butter, brown sugar and 1 cup granulated sugar together in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda together in a separate bowl. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture until they're just combined. Stir 1\/2 cup chopped pecans into the dough. Editor's Tip: Get ready for the next step by having the Rolos unwrapped and ready to go."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Shape the cookies","text":"Push a Rolo into the center of each tablespoon of dough; fold the dough around the candy to enclose it. Combine the rest of the pecans with the 1 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl. Dip each cookie halfway into the pecan-sugar mixture. Place it nut side up on an ungreased cookie sheet. Continue with the rest of the dough and Rolos\u2014keep them spaced about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake the cookies","text":"Bake the cookies at 375\u00b0 for 7 to 10 minutes, until the tops are slightly cracked. Let the cookies cool on the pan for about three minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Chocolate-Caramel-Cookies_TOHcom24_9459_MD_P2_07_24_2b_KSedit.jpg"}],"recipeYield":"5 dozen","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Nancy Mock"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 121 calories","fatContent":"6g fat (3g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"15mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"60mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"16g carbohydrate (11g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"1g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.714286,"reviewCount":14,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-06-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Corinna"},"reviewBody":"<p>An absolutely delicious cookie!  My DH said it was one of the best cookies he has ever had and my children gave an enthusiastic thumbs up while eating them.  I forgot to get pecans, so I substituted with hazelnuts instead which turned out great!  Two recommendations given by other reviewers would definitely make these cookies easier to make.  1) Placing the dough in the  refrigerator to firm the dough up a bit and 2) placing the dough in a cookie scoop and then placing the Rolo in and covering it with dough.  Release the scoop.  <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-12-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dflargo"},"reviewBody":"<p>I have made this cookie every Christmas for decades. It is always a huge hit and is requested year after year. The only thing different from my recipe is that I drizzle melted white candy coating on each cookie. Yum!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"charlotterusse"},"reviewBody":"I have made these for years.  I use a small cookie scoop; fill almost full of dough; push Rolo about half way down into the dough so that is oozes out around the Rolo, push the edges of the dough together and release into the pecans.  Easier than doing it with your hands.  My kids, grand kids and great grand kids love them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-03-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lvarner"},"reviewBody":"I just love chocolate, caramel, and pecans so this recipe was a must-try! It did not disappoint. I loved the taste of these cookies, and they look so delicious too. So good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammyhickman"},"reviewBody":"excellent!  Not too sweet!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jadelin"},"reviewBody":"These are very good. The dough is very thick and stiff, almost like playdough, but the cookies turn out crisp on the outside with an oozing caramel center. I forgot to mix in the pecans so I only added them to the outside and they were still great. I also ran out of rolos at the end, and even those last five cookies were still really good. Note that this recipe makes 5 dozen cookies! (30 servings of 2 cookies each.)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ohhhmeohhhmy"},"reviewBody":"Awesomely good","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dulce24"},"reviewBody":"I've been wanting to make these cookies for years,and when I finally decided to make them I was very disappointed because for me they were way too sweet,however I liked their texture,chewy inside and crispy outside,and I found that the caramel texture gets better the day after because it gets denser.I will probably not make them again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sammycorny"},"reviewBody":"Awesome recipe!!  For easier handling, chill dough for a couple of hours before forming dough around Rolo's.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lilchuckbear"},"reviewBody":"My husband couldn't stop eating them.  They are wonderful - I will make them again!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Wendy0015"},"reviewBody":"These are one of the best cookies ever!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-07-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"_nlfPA"},"reviewBody":"These are a very good cookie.  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