Description
Delightfully rich and chewy Rolo Cookie Cups combine a buttery cookie base studded with mini chocolate chips, enveloping gooey caramel-filled Rolo candies. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, snacks, or any time you crave a sweet and chocolaty indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 3/4 cup butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Filling
- 20 Rolo candies (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted and cooled butter with the brown sugar. Stir until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture and mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, then gently fold in the mini chocolate chips by hand to maintain their shape.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Scoop approximately one tablespoon of the cookie dough into each of 10 muffin cups. Flatten each scoop with your fingers so it evenly covers the bottom of the cups, forming a cookie base.
- Add Rolo Candies: Place two unwrapped Rolo candies on top of each cookie dough base within the muffin wells.
- Top with More Dough: Cover the Rolo candies by placing another tablespoon of cookie dough atop each cup, fully encasing the chocolates.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookie cups for 10 minutes until the tops are set and lightly golden.
- Cool and Remove: Allow the cookie cups to cool in the tin for 5 to 10 minutes so they firm up, then carefully remove them to a wire rack or plate to cool completely.
- Store Properly: Once cooled, store the cookie cups in an airtight container to retain freshness for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use greased muffin tins to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- For extra gooey centers, avoid overbaking these cookie cups.
- Mini chocolate chips help distribute chocolate flavor evenly without overwhelming the Rolo centers.
- Allow cookies to cool before removing to maintain their shape and prevent breakage.
- These cookie cups can also be refrigerated to extend freshness up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Rolo cookie cups, chocolate caramel cookies, easy baked treats, cookie cups recipe, melty caramel cookies
