Chocolate-Covered Nutty Caramel Cookies
Delight in these decadent Chocolate-Covered Nutty Caramel Cookies, where buttery cookies sandwich a luscious caramel and nut filling, all enrobed in rich chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings or impressing guests at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 sandwich cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafers
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (optional)
- Additional chopped nuts for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, flattening each slightly with your palm. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, spread caramel sauce on the flat side of half the cookies. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the caramel and top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
- Melt chocolate chips or wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Optionally, stir in coconut oil for a smoother texture.
- Dip each cookie sandwich into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Use a fork to lift out, letting excess chocolate drip off. Place on parchment-lined sheet.
- Sprinkle additional chopped nuts on top before chocolate sets. Let cookies sit at room temperature or refrigerate until chocolate firms up.
- Your Chocolate-Covered Nutty Caramel Cookies are ready to enjoy once chocolate is set.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg