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CARAMEL BROWNIE COOKIES

Jessica — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:21:32 +0000

Caramel Brownie Cookies made with a brownie mix & stuffed with buttery soft caramels! Indulgent chocolate cookies with gooey caramel, perfect with a sprinkle of salt!

Is there any better flavor combination than salted caramel and chocolate? If there is, I have yet to find it. With this easy cookie recipe, we are bringing those mouth-watering flavors to every cookie and having fun while doing it. This recipe is simple and easy to make which means that the process from prep to table one you’ll definitely enjoy.

What are caramel brownie cookies?

They are easy brownie mix cookies, (meaning that we take a box of your favorite brownie mix and convert them into chewy chocolate cookies). After the dough is prepared, we insert little squares of caramel into the center of each dough ball so that when they bake we get a gooey melted caramel center, like a hidden surprise. While the flakey sea salt on top is optional, I highly recommend it for a full-flavor experience.

Caramel brownie cookie ingredients

-Brownie mix: We need a box of brownie mix (just the dry stuff). An 18-ounce box is a perfect size.

-Flour: Adding ¼ cup of all-purpose flour to the dough will help to give it the perfect consistency needed.

-Eggs: We need 2 large eggs to help bind the cookie dough together.

-Butter: 1 stick of melted butter (½ cup) will make our cookies taste rich and wonderful.

-Caramels: We need 8 soft caramel candies. I recommend using Werther’s Soft Caramels.

-Flakey Sea Salt: An optional topping for the cookies to help enhance the flavors and make the cookies taste and look completely irresistible.

How to make caramel stuffed brownie cookies

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix with flour using a rubber spatula.

Add in the eggs and melted butter and mix well. The dough will look a little wetter than normal cookie dough.

Scoop the dough out into 3 tablespoon-sized balls and roll them nicely before pressing a hole into the center of each ball and placing a caramel square into the indent. Cover with the cookie dough to hide it completely.

Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet giving them about 3 inches of space between each ball.

Place the baking sheets in the freezer for 20 minutes.

Bake the cookies in the oven for 15-17 minutes, but watch carefully as they can overbake. Overbaked cookies will be hard and unpleasant. You want the cookies to look a little loose on top, but not be wet. Remember to scrape any melted caramel off of the pans before they harden too.

If desired, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with flakey sea salt.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack. You can choose to eat them warm or let them cool before enjoying them. Enjoy!

Caramel Brownie Cookies

Caramel Brownie Cookies made with a brownie mix & stuffed with buttery soft caramels. Big, indulgent chocolate cookies with great flavors, especially with a sprinkle of sea salt on top!

Course chocolate, Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Caramel Brownie Cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings cookies

Calories 451kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

18 oz brownie mix
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
½ cup butter 1 stick, melted
8 soft caramels Werthers Soft Caramels are the best!
Flaked sea salt for topping optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine brownie mix and flour in a large bowl and whisk lightly.
Add the eggs and melted butter to the brownie mix mixture. Combine with a rubber spatula. It will be a little wetter than normal cookie dough.
Scoop three tablespoons* of mix and form a ball. Press a hole into the middle of the ball to form an indent. Place a caramel in the indent and cover it with the dough. Repeat this process with all of the dough.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 3 inches apart. Place in the freezer until firm, about 20 minutes.
Bake for 15-17 minutes. Watch these carefully because if they are overbaked, they will be very hard. The edges should be just set and the top should be a little loose, but not wet. If any caramel spilled out of the cookies, scrape the caramel off of the pan before it hardens.
Sprinkle with flaked salt, if using. Cool on the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Transfer to the wire rack and let cool. You can eat them while warm, but be prepared for a messy cookie. If you are enjoying them later on, refresh in the microwave for a few seconds to allow the caramel to get melty. Amazing when served as an ice cream sandwich!

Notes

If you are using a brownie mix that does not already have chocolate chips in it, you can add in 1 cup of chocolate chips after the eggs and butter have been added.

The softer type of caramel candy works better for this. The hard type will not give you a melty center. I most often find bags of Werther’s Soft Caramels in the checkout lane!

*You can make smaller cookies! Just cut the soft caramels in half before stuffing.

Nutrition

Can I use a hard caramel for my cookie centers?

Yes, you could use a harder caramel piece if truly desired but please keep in mind the results will not be the same. These softer caramel squares will give you a nice warm melty center but the harder caramels will not melt and will remain pretty hard and chewy. If you cannot find a soft caramel to use, Rolos and Milk Duds can have a similar end result.

Where can I find Sea Salt Flakes?

You may be able to find this near the other salts in your local grocery store’s baking aisle. If you have no luck finding them in person check online at retailers like Amazon. I find great deals on flakey sea salt when looking at Amazon, one box also lasts a pretty long time so it’s a well worth it investment for multiple recipes both now and in the future.

Caramel Brownie Cookies made with a brownie mix & stuffed with buttery soft caramels! Indulgent chocolate cookies with gooey caramel, perfect with a sprinkle of salt!

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Caramel Brownie Cookies made with a brownie mix & stuffed with buttery soft caramels. Big, indulgent chocolate cookies with great flavors, especially with a sprinkle of sea salt on top!

Caramel Brownie Cookies made with a brownie mix & stuffed with buttery soft caramels! Indulgent chocolate cookies with gooey caramel, perfect with a sprinkle of salt!

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SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIE COOKIES

Jessica — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 03:17:44 +0000

Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies are loaded with everything you love — rich cocoa, buttery caramel, melty chocolate chips, and crunchy pretzels. Every bite is the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and fudgy!

I love making these salted caramel chocolate cookies because they come together so easily with simple pantry ingredients and no complicated steps. The dough mixes up in minutes, and before you know it, your kitchen smells like rich chocolate and warm caramel. Every batch turns out soft, chewy, and completely irresistible — the kind of treat everyone in my family reaches for first!

Caramel Brownie Cookies Ingredients

Cocoa powder: For a rich chocolate flavor use ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder.

Sugar: Add 1 cup of granulated sugar for sweetness and chewy edges.

Butter: ½ cup of melted butter creates a rich, buttery taste.

Oil: Make the cookies soft and moist by using 3 TBSP of vegetable oil.

Egg: 1 egg will help bind the ingredients well.

Extract: Adding 1 tsp of vanilla extract enhances the flavors in the cookies.

Flour: 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour form the base of the dough.

Baking powder: You’ll need ½ tsp baking powder to act as the leavening agent in this recipe.

Salt: Adding ½ tsp of salt will balance the sweetness of the cookies.

Chocolate chips: For extra chocolatey goodness, use ¼ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Caramel bits: 1 ½ cups caramel baking bits ensures caramel flavor in every bite.

Heavy cream: Use 2 TBSP of heavy cream for the caramel glaze.

Pretzels: Giving us a salty crunch is a handful of pretzels twists.

Kosher salt: You will want this for sprinkling on top of the cookies.

Tips for Perfect Cookie Texture and Flavor

Don’t overbake: The cookies should look slightly soft in the center when you pull them from the oven — they’ll firm up as they cool for that perfect fudgy texture.
Use good caramel bits: High-quality caramel bits (or soft caramels chopped up) melt more smoothly and give the best flavor in every bite.
Add toppings right away: Press the pretzels and extra caramel bits into the dough before baking so they stick and bake into the tops beautifully.

How long do salted caramel cookies last?

These cookies last for about 3-5 days and still taste great. The hardest part is that the age of the cookie, the pretzels on top become a bit stale so you’ll want to enjoy them when they are most fresh for the best texture and flavor experiences.

Keep these cookies stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge. I recommend keeping a layer of wax paper or parchment paper between cookie layers to prevent sticking.

Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies Recipe

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 27

Servings cookies

Calories 278kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup sugar
½ cup melted butter
3 TBSP vegetable oil
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cup flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cup caramel baking bits
2 TBSP heavy cream
Handful of pretzels twists
Kosher salt for sprinkling

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, set them aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, butter, and vegetable oil. Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
Using a wooden spoon stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Then fold in ¼ cup of chocolate chips and ¼ of the caramel baking bits to the dough.
Use a 2 TBSP cookie scoop to scoop the cookies, roll the dough into a ball, and place on the prepared baking sheets.
Press the cookies down slightly, then add caramel bits and pretzels to the top of each dough ball. Bake for 12 minutes.
Meanwhile in a small microwave safe bowl, add the heavy cream and remaining caramel bits and heat in 30 second intervals until all melted and smooth.
Let the cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cookie rack to cool (though I like to eat them warm from the oven!)
Drizzle the melted caramel over the tops of the cookies and sprinkle with a little kosher salt, serve & enjoy!

Notes

These chocolate caramel cookies will stay fresh for up to 3-5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Can I freeze these cookies?

Absolutely! Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months, separating layers with parchment paper. When ready to enjoy, thaw at room temperature and drizzle with fresh caramel if desired.

Do these cookies need to be refrigerated?

No, they’re fine stored at room temperature in an airtight container. If you live in a warm climate, refrigerating them can help the caramel stay firm, but it’s not necessary.

Can I use homemade caramel instead of caramel bits?

Yes! Just make sure it’s a thicker caramel sauce so it doesn’t run off the cookies. Drizzle it on once the cookies have cooled for the best texture and look.

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