Description
Delight in these decadent Rolo Cookies featuring a rich chocolate sugar cookie base filled with gooey melted Rolos. Perfectly soft and chewy with a hint of cocoa and a caramel surprise inside, these cookies make an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 17.5 ounce bag of sugar cookie mix
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Filling and Garnish
- 48 Rolos, unwrapped
- Sanding or powdered sugar (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Cookie Sheets: Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper, but do not preheat the oven yet to ensure the dough can chill properly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar cookie mix and cocoa powder until evenly combined for a uniform chocolate flavor.
- Form Dough: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat in the softened butter and egg until a thick, cohesive cookie dough forms.
- Scoop and Flatten Dough: Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out large balls of dough and flatten each into a disc shape ready for filling.
- Add Rolo Filling: Place two unwrapped Rolos in the center of each dough disc, then gently shape and smooth the dough around the candy to form a sealed ball.
- Optional Sugar Coating: Roll each dough ball in sanding sugar or powdered sugar if desired for an added decorative touch and slight crunch.
- Arrange on Cookie Sheets: Place the dough balls on the prepared cookie sheets spaced about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the cookie sheets tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the dough.
- Preheat Oven: A few minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Bake Cookies: Remove the chilled cookies from the refrigerator and discard the plastic wrap. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops show slight cracking.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or serving warm to enjoy the gooey centers.
Notes
- Make sure the Rolos are unwrapped before embedding in the dough to avoid a mess in the oven.
- Chilling the dough is key for preventing cookies from spreading too thin while baking.
- Sanding or powdered sugar garnish is optional but adds a nice festive look and texture contrast.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For an extra chocolatey flavor, use a darker cocoa powder or add a handful of mini chocolate chips to the dough.
