Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, gooey cookie cup that bursts with rich chocolate and luscious caramel—sounds heavenly, right? Welcome to the world of Rolo Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups, where every bite is a delightful surprise! These scrumptious treats are not only easy to make but are also guaranteed to impress your family and friends at any gathering. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a total of 22 minutes from start to finish, you’ll be indulging in these delectable morsels in no time. Get ready to elevate your dessert game and leave everyone craving more!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 24 Rolo candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or butter to ensure easy removal of cookie cups.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed. This should take approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, fill each mini muffin cavity about 2/3 full with cookie dough.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, use the back of a teaspoon to create a small indentation in the center of each cookie while they're still warm.
- Place one Rolo candy in the center of each indentation, allowing the residual heat to slightly melt the chocolate.
- Allow cookie cups to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, the Rolo will set and create a delicious caramel-filled chocolate center in each cookie cup.
Tips
- Prep Your Pan: Make sure to thoroughly grease your mini muffin tin. This will ensure your cookie cups come out easily without sticking, preserving their perfect shape.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: For the best texture, use room temperature butter and eggs. This helps create a light and fluffy cookie dough that bakes evenly.
- Don’t Overmix: When combining the dry and wet ingredients, mix just until combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies, so be gentle!
- Indentation Technique: When you create the indentation in the warm cookie cups, use the back of a teaspoon gently to avoid breaking the cookie. This will help hold the Rolo candy perfectly.
- Cooling Time: Allow the cookie cups to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set properly and makes them easier to handle.
- Experiment with Toppings: Feel free to get creative! You can add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the Rolo before it sets for an extra flavor boost or mix in nuts for added crunch.Enjoy baking and indulging in these delightful Rolo Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 199kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
