Description
These decadent Chocolate Rolo Cookies combine rich cocoa-flavored cookie dough with a gooey, melted Rolo candy center.
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.
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Using a mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time on low speed, then add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually beat in the dry ingredient mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Wrap about 1½ tablespoons of dough around each Rolo candy, forming a smooth ball and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll each chilled dough ball in granulated sugar and arrange on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until cookies show slight cracking on the surface.
- Sprinkle with a few flakes of salt after removing from the oven, then let cool briefly before enjoying.
Notes
- These cookies are perfect for chocolate lovers.
- Keep refrigerated dough balls for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Rolo Cookies, chocolate cookies, dessert cookies, Rolo cookies