Description
These decadent Chocolate Rolo Cookies combine rich cocoa-flavored cookie dough with a gooey, melted Rolo candy center. Rolled in sugar for a slight crunch, these cookies bake up perfectly soft with a slightly crisp exterior and a delicious caramel-chocolate surprise inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (57.33 g) cocoa powder (Dutch process preferred)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170.25 g) butter
- ¾ cup (165 g) brown sugar
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 30 Rolo candies
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt thoroughly to eliminate any cocoa clumps and ensure an even distribution of leavening agents.
- Using a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy in texture, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time on low speed until fully mixed, then add the vanilla extract and blend until combined.
- Gradually beat in the dry ingredient mixture. Be careful not to overmix, which can lead to tough cookies.
- Take about 1½ tablespoons of dough and wrap it around each Rolo candy, forming a smooth ball. Once all are shaped, refrigerate the cookie dough balls for at least one hour to chill and reduce spreading during baking. Just before baking, gently roll each chilled dough ball in granulated sugar.
- Arrange the dough balls spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cookies have spread and show slight cracking on the surface, which indicates the center will be delightfully melty.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle with a few flakes of salt to enhance the flavor contrast. Let cool briefly before enjoying.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg