{"id":"49d4622e-a48d-4236-92f6-d97ecccf2604","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/49d4622e-a48d-4236-92f6-d97ecccf2604","source_url":"https://handletheheat.com/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-snickerdoodles/","title":"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Snickerdoodles","description":"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Snickerdoodles are the ultimate indulgent twist on this classic cookie!","servings":20,"servings_text":"20","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT12M","total_time":"PT27M","image_url":"https://handletheheat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Caramel-Stuffed-Chocolate-Snickerdoodles-Square.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour","item":"plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder","item":"unsweetened cocoa powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":4,"unit":"oz","preparation":"at room temperature","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1,"unit":"stick"}},{"text":"2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature","item":"cream cheese","quantity":2,"unit":"oz","preparation":"at room temperature"},{"text":"1 cup granulated sugar, divided","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 large egg","item":"large egg","quantity":1},{"text":"2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled","item":"unsweetened chocolate","quantity":2,"unit":"oz","preparation":"melted and cooled"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"20 soft caramel candies, such as Kraft, or Rolo candies","item":"soft caramel candies, such as Kraft, or Rolo candies","quantity":20}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats."},{"number":2,"text":"In a medium bowl whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine."},{"number":3,"text":"In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter, cream cheese, and 3/4 cup of the sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg, melted chocolate, and vanilla and beat until combined. On low speed slowly add the flour mixture and beat until incorporated."},{"number":4,"text":"Use a medium scoop to roll dough into a 1 1/2-tablespoon sized ball. Break the ball in half and place the caramel in the middle. Seal the dough around the caramel. Repeat with all the dough."},{"number":5,"text":"Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar with the cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll each ball of dough in cinnamon sugar and place on prepared baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a measuring cup."},{"number":6,"text":"Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are set, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cookies cool on pan for 5 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T13:05:28.651918+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T13:05:28.651918+00:00"}