CARAMEL SURPRISE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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This has been my go-to cookie recipe for more than twenty years. I love the responses I get from people who try to guess what the surprise center is. I always double, and sometimes triple, this recipe when taking it to potlucks. -Becky McClaflin, Blanchard, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 package (5 ounces) Milk Duds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream first four ingredients until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts., Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Wrap each around a Milk Dud; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tatyana Thomas
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips.


Lalia Lalia
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I love how chewy these cookies are. They're the perfect texture for a chocolate chip cookie.


Emelda EfokA
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These cookies are perfect for a sweet treat. They're not too heavy and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Jay B.
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I'm not a big fan of caramel, but I loved these cookies. The caramel surprise was not too sweet and it went perfectly with the chocolate chips.


xhesi kollare
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These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


Tameem XOXO
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I've never had a caramel surprise cookie before. This was a great recipe to try something new.


Asim Zahid
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These cookies are always a hit at my parties. Everyone loves them!


eptix
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I love the combination of chocolate chips and caramel in these cookies. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Tuhin mn
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day.


Jahadul Islam
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I was a little skeptical about the caramel surprise, but I'm glad I gave it a try. It really adds something special to these cookies.


sagar bhandari
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthday parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Maryjane Ababa
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time. And they always come out so delicious.


Destiny Robinson
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These cookies are amazing! The caramel surprise in the center is genius. I will definitely be making these again.


Be Jan
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they always disappear quickly!


Amjath Mohmeed
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They were chewy and gooey, with the perfect amount of sweetness. The caramel surprise in the center was a delightful touch that everyone loved.