Delicious Candy Bar Stuffed Double Chocolate Cookies with Gooey Caramel Pools
These double chocolate cookies are stuffed with your favorite candy bars, creating gooey caramel pools inside for a chewy, crunchy, and indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- About 6 fun-size candy bars (chopped or halved, caramel-filled bars like Milky Way or Twix recommended)
- Optional: sea salt flakes for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy and light, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons (30g) of dough, flatten slightly in your palm. Place half a fun-size candy bar piece in the center, then cover with another 2 tablespoons of dough, sealing edges well to avoid caramel leaks.
- Place cookie balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges look set but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill dough for 15-20 minutes if too soft to handle. Seal candy bars well to prevent caramel leaks. Avoid overbaking to keep gooey centers. Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate temperature. Experiment with different candy bars for varied flavors. Dough can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 2
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