Caramel Chocolate Cookies

Name: Caramel Chocolate Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/3 cup milk; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 12 caramels, quartered; FROSTING:; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 2 to 3 tablespoons hot water; Chopped pecans, optional

"I'm noted for my Christmas cookies, and this recipe is my absolute all-time favorite," says Joan Williams of Eatontown, New Jersey.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 caramels, quartered
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water
Chopped pecans, optional

Directions

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

1 each: 87 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Caramel Chocolate Cookies in Taste of Home December/January 2005

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michaelholt

Dec 5, 2012

I found this recipe several years ago in a TOH magazine and have been making them every Christmas since. I like having a pretty decorated chocolate cookie on my Christmas cookie tray. My family loves the caramel surprise!
Annie4735

Dec 1, 2009

Excellent cookies!! Great taste and fun to make!!

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