When hunger pangs strike and you find yourself yearning for a delectable treat, there are few confections more comforting and irresistible than a warm, gooey caramel chocolate chip sandwich cookie. These cookies are the epitome of indulgence, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a realm of pure bliss. The perfect caramel chocolate chip sandwich cookie boasts a crisp, golden-brown exterior that gives way to a soft and chewy interior, studded with rich chocolate chips and a luscious caramel filling that oozes out with every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create these heavenly cookies in the comfort of your own home.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL SANDWICH COOKIES
These bite-size sandwich cookies are perfect for a Halloween party or a lunchbox treat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 40m
Yield Makes 40
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until pale and fluffy; stir in egg yolk.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir flour mixture into butter mixture until a dough forms. Drop dough by level teaspoons, 1 inch apart, onto 2 parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake until cookies are puffed and cracked, about 8 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Remove sheets from oven and tap firmly on a counter to flatten cookies. Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool completely. (To store, keep in an airtight container, up to 3 days.)
- Make frosting: In a bowl, beat together caramel and butter with a wooden spoon until smooth; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread frosting on flat sides of half the cookies and top with remaining cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 1 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP-CARAMEL COOKIES
Soft chewy chocolate and caramel chip cookies to die for!
Provided by Nikki
Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
Time 28m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs. Beat in the flour mixture gradually until just combined. Stir chocolate morsels, caramel morsels, and walnuts into the dough.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 11 to 13 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 124.9 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIE
A petite sandwich cookie with salted caramel and chocolate ganache.
Provided by Diamond Crystal Salt
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Diamond Crystal® Salt
Time 2h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cream together butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until well blended.
- Whisk together flour, Diamond Crystal® Fine Sea Salt, baking powder and baking soda in a separate bowl. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Form in 2 balls. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out each ball to 1/4 inch thickness on a sheet of waxed paper sprinkled with confectioner's sugar. Cut out circles or little shapes using a small 1 1/2-inch cookie cutter. Place on prepared baking sheet. (Note: If dough becomes too soft when rolling out, place back in the refrigerator.)
- Bake 5 to 7 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Remove cookies and place on wire rack to cool.
- Salted Caramel Filling: Use a microwave safe glass measuring cup. Remove wrappers from caramels. Add caramels, Diamond Crystal® Fine Sea Salt, and heavy whipping cream to measuring cup. Microwave using 20-second intervals, for approximately 1 minute. Stir after each interval.
- Chocolate Ganache: Use a 1 cup measuring cup. Add 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Microwave until the cream starts to bubble. (Approximately 25-30 seconds.) Remove the heavy cream from the microwave. Add chocolate chips. Let the mixture rest for 2 minutes. Then stir with a spoon until smooth.
- To make sandwich cookies, add 1/2 teaspoon of caramel and 1/2 teaspoon of chocolate ganache to the bottom side of half the cookies. Top with another cookie to make a sandwich cookie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 106.7 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
CARAMEL COOKIE SANDWICHES
I love making these cookies over the holidays because they transport me straight to my childhood. My father would travel frequently to Guadalajara and he would always bring back these amazing cookies my aunt would make for me and my siblings. Just thinking of them makes my mouth water. They are a family favorite during the holidays.
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories dessert
Time 4h20m
Yield 26 cookie sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the shortbread cookies: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, baking soda and fine salt to combine; set aside.
- Put the butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed, until the ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the brandy, vanilla and egg yolks and mix until just combined, about 30 seconds.
- On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until the flour is fully incorporated. Mix for about 1 minute.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces and place them onto 2 separate pieces of plastic wrap. Shape each piece into a smooth disk and wrap tightly. Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- Unwrap one piece of dough and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. With a 2-inch round cutter (plain or fluted), cut out about 20 circles and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets. Bake on the middle rack, in 2 batches if necessary, until golden brownish on top, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes. Repeat the rolling, cutting and baking process with the second dough piece, for an additional 20 cookies. Reroll the scraps once, cutting out 12 more circles, and bake.
- For the Mexican cajeta: Stir together the milk and sugar in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Add the vanilla extract, salt and vanilla bean pods and seeds if using. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat while constantly stirring, 6 to 8 minutes.
- When the milk comes to a boil, remove from the heat and add the baking soda. The milk will become frothy and rise. Keep stirring the mixture. Put the pot back on the stove over medium heat. Cook at a low simmer, stirring frequently to make sure that the sauce does not stick to bottom of the pan. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a low simmer. After 15 minutes, the mixture will be light golden brown. Remove the vanilla pods if using and continue cooking until the mixture is a rich brown and reduced to about 1 1/2 cups (it will resemble a thick caramel sauce at this point), about 30 additional minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat and allow it to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- After the cookies and cajeta have cooled, flip half of the cookies upside down and gently spread about 2 teaspoons of the cajeta on each one (if the cajeta is too thick to spread easily after cooling, microwave it briefly to warm it up and loosen it enough to spread). Place another cookie bottom-side down on top of the cajeta on each and press to create a sandwich. Dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE CHIP SANDWICH COOKIES
These cookies are more cake-like; a nice change from the more common chewier chocolate chip cookie. I've been known to add a little peanut butter to the filling too. -Lauren Reiff, East Earl, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, then honey and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature., Beat in enough confectioners' sugar to reach desired consistency. Spread 1-1/2 teaspoons filling onto bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
Provided by Anne Thornton, Host of Dessert First
Categories dessert
Time 1h1m
Yield 16 cookies; 8 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Cream the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer until it gets lighter in color. (You could also beat the butter by hand.) Slowly add in the sugars and keep beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add your egg and mix until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture using the low speed, then mix in the chocolate chips and caramel candies.
- Drop the dough onto your baking sheets using a 1 1/2-inch (1/2-ounce) ice cream scoop. Space the cookies about 2 inches apart. Press down on the dough balls to flatten them to about 3 inches around. Pop in the oven and bake until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for a couple of minutes, and then let cool completely on wire racks.
- Now to make the ice cream sandwiches. Line baking sheets with foil. Use a 2 1/2-inch ice cream scoop to drop the ice cream onto the flat half of half your cookies. Cover the ice cream with the remaining cookies. Get the ice cream oozed out to the edges of the cookies by pressing them together gently. Roll the sides of the ice cream sandwiches in the crushed pretzels, making sure the pretzels stick. Place on the prepared baking sheets lined and freeze until ready to serve, at least a half hour.
CARAMEL CREAM SANDWICH COOKIES
These are SO good:) And rich, as far as cookies go, but I still find it easy to put away more than my fair share of these! I found this in my grandmother's collection, so that tells me that these have been pleasing hungry snackers for some time! My son absolutely LOVES these:)
Provided by JamesDeansGirl
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 30 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- COOKIES: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk; blend well.
- Add the flour; mix well.
- If necessary, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill about 15 minutes for easier handling.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Shape dough into 1" balls; place 2" apart on ungreased or parchment-lined cookie sheets.
- With a fork dipped in flour, flatten each cookie in one direction to a 1 1/2" round.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Cool for 1 minute on the sheets; transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the FROSTING: In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until light golden brown, stirring constantly.
- Remove pan from heat; stir in the remaining frosting ingredients, adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency; blend until smooth.
- Spread a scant 1 tsp frosting between 2 cooled cookies, flat sides inward.
- Store in the refrigerator.
CHOCOLATE CHIP-CARAMEL-PUDDING COOKIE BARS
We've cracked the code for making perfectly soft cookie bars! These treats combine chocolate chip cookie dough with vanilla pudding mix, plus chopped Rolo™ caramels for chocolate-caramel indulgence that everyone will love!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix cookie mix, butter, egg and dry pudding mix with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in chopped chocolates. Press evenly in pan.
- Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g
SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
I had a craving for chocolate chip cookies with caramel chunks. All I had on hand for salt was coarse salt and, much to my surprise, the result was delicious.
Provided by tahoegirl
Categories Chocolate Cookies
Time 30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
- Beat brown sugar, butter, and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Beat eggs, 1 at a time, into butter mixture until blended; beat in vanilla extract. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until dough is just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide dough into thirty six 2 tablespoon-size balls; arrange on a baking sheet. Press 3 caramel pieces into each dough ball.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 104.7 mg, Sugar 15.7 g
CARAMEL-STUFFED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
It's hard to improve upon a giant -- and downright delicious -- chocolate chip cookie, but we've found a way: Stuff it with caramel! The secret to this recipe is freezing the balls of dough for just 15 minutes before baking. That way, the center cooks more slowly, and you achieve that blissful balance of melted, gooey interiors and crispy edges.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with racks in top and middle. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together flour, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add butter; beat on medium speed until combined but some pea-size butter chunks remain. Add chocolate chips and beat until combined, then beat in eggs, one at a time, and vanilla.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Scoop dough into 4-ounce balls (each about 1/3 cup); make a deep, wide hollow in each center. Enclose 3 pieces of caramel in each; roll back into a ball. Place 6 balls on each sheet. Freeze 15 minutes.
- Bake, with one sheet on each rack, 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees, swap sheet positions, and bake until centers are almost but not completely set (press gently on tops with your fingers to check), 7 to 10 minutes more. Remove from oven. Bang sheets on a counter a few times to create cracks in tops of cookies. Place sheets on a wire rack; let cool completely. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
CARAMEL CHOCOLATE COOKIES
"I'm noted for my Christmas cookies, and this recipe is my absolute all-time favorite," says Joan Williams of Eatontown, New Jersey.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg, milk, chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until easy to handle., Shape rounded tablespoonfuls of dough around caramel pieces. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, chocolate, corn syrup and enough water to achieve desired spreading consistency. Frost cookies. Sprinkle with pecans if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MINI CHOCOLATE CHIP SANDWICH COOKIES
I love baking cookies to give as gifts to my family and friends. I created this recipe for my annual holiday cookie platter and it received rave reviews from both children and adults. If the buttercream doesn't come together after all of the butter has been incorporated, add some shortening one tablespoon at a time until the mixture starts to transform. -Julie Thomas, Saukville, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Chill dough for 1 hour., Shape teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, for filling, split vanilla bean lengthwise. Using a sharp knife, scrape seeds from center into top of a double boiler over simmering water; discard bean. Add egg whites, granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until sugar is dissolved and a thermometer reads 160°, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment., Whisk egg white mixture on high until it cools to room temperature, 8-10 minutes. Reduce speed to medium; gradually add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Increase speed to high; beat until smooth., To assemble, transfer filling to a reusable pastry bag. Pipe about 1 teaspoon on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- For perfectly round cookies, use a cookie scoop to measure the dough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before filling.
- For a richer caramel flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- If you don't have caramel chips, you can use chopped caramels or even toffee bits.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate chips, such as dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate.
- For a special touch, drizzle the cookies with melted chocolate or caramel sauce before serving.
Conclusion:
These caramel chocolate chip sandwich cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. The combination of chewy cookies, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try!
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