Assorted Gourmet Stuffed Cookies
Assorted Gourmet Stuffed Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Stuffing Options (Choose One)
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche, chilled, for stuffing
- 1/4 cup Biscoff cookie butter, chilled, for stuffing
- 1/4 cup pistachio paste, chilled, for stuffing
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, for stuffing
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your chosen stuffing. For soft fillings like dulce de leche, Biscoff cookie butter, or pistachio paste, scoop small, 1-teaspoon sized portions onto a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes. This will make them easier to handle when stuffing.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
⏱️ 30 min
- 7
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Scoop out portions of cookie dough (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each). Flatten each portion into a disc. Place one frozen stuffing dollop (or a small spoonful of chocolate chips) in the center of the dough disc. Carefully wrap the dough around the stuffing, sealing it completely to form a ball. Ensure there are no cracks to prevent the filling from leaking out.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Place the stuffed cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of your cookies.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 11
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ 10 min
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Assorted Gourmet Stuffed Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Stuffing Options (Choose One)
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche, chilled, for stuffing
- 1/4 cup Biscoff cookie butter, chilled, for stuffing
- 1/4 cup pistachio paste, chilled, for stuffing
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, for stuffing
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your chosen stuffing. For soft fillings like dulce de leche, Biscoff cookie butter, or pistachio paste, scoop small, 1-teaspoon sized portions onto a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes. This will make them easier to handle when stuffing.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
⏱️ 30 min - 7
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Scoop out portions of cookie dough (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each). Flatten each portion into a disc. Place one frozen stuffing dollop (or a small spoonful of chocolate chips) in the center of the dough disc. Carefully wrap the dough around the stuffing, sealing it completely to form a ball. Ensure there are no cracks to prevent the filling from leaking out.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Place the stuffed cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of your cookies.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 11
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ 10 min