Description
Soft, spiced ginger cookies filled with a gooey caramel center, offering a warm and decadent treat perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda
Filling
- Wrapped soft caramels (approximately 18 pieces)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This ensures a tender texture in the cookies.
- Add Molasses and Egg: Incorporate the molasses and egg into the creamed mixture, mixing well until fully combined, which will add moisture and rich flavor to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and baking soda to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a uniform dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Form Cookie Balls with Caramel Center: Take a small portion of dough and flatten it slightly, then place a wrapped soft caramel in the center. Carefully wrap the dough around the caramel fully, shaping it into a smooth ball. Repeat until all dough and caramels are used.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cookie balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and cookies are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm for a gooey caramel experience.
Notes
- Chilling the dough before baking results in thicker, chewier cookies.
- For an enhanced flavor contrast, use sea salt caramel candies as the filling.
- Ensure caramels are fully wrapped before enclosing in dough to prevent melting onto the baking sheet.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
