Gourmet Stuffed & Loaded Cookies
Gourmet Stuffed & Loaded Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough Base
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the S'mores & Candy Cookies (Variation 1)
- 1/2 cup M&M's candies
- 1/2 cup Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
For the Caramel or Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies (Variation 2)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce, chilled, or 10-12 soft caramel candies
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, chilled
For the Double Chocolate S'mores Cookies (Variation 3)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
For the Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies (Variation 4)
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Beat in the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. The dough will be thick.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Divide the cookie dough into four equal portions. Cover each portion and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent spreading.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
Prepare the fillings for each variation: For the S'mores & Candy Cookies, gently fold M&M's, crushed Oreos, and 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips into one portion of dough. For the Caramel or Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies, prepare small balls of chilled caramel sauce or peanut butter (about 1 teaspoon each). For the Double Chocolate S'mores Cookies, knead the cocoa powder and 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips into another portion of dough. For the Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, fold 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips into the last portion of dough.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
For stuffed cookies (S'mores & Candy, Caramel/Peanut Butter, Double Chocolate S'mores): Take about 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten it into a disc. Place about 1 tablespoon of mini marshmallows (for s'mores), a chilled caramel ball, or a chilled peanut butter ball in the center. Carefully wrap the dough around the filling, sealing completely to form a ball. For the S'mores & Candy cookies, roll in graham cracker crumbs if desired. For the Classic Chocolate Chip cookies, simply form into balls.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Place cookie dough balls 2-3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. For the Classic Chocolate Chip cookies, sprinkle with flaky sea salt before baking.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft and slightly underbaked. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of your cookies.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 11
Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your gourmet stuffed and loaded cookies!
⏱️ 20 min
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Gourmet Stuffed & Loaded Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough Base
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the S'mores & Candy Cookies (Variation 1)
- 1/2 cup M&M's candies
- 1/2 cup Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
For the Caramel or Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies (Variation 2)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce, chilled, or 10-12 soft caramel candies
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, chilled
For the Double Chocolate S'mores Cookies (Variation 3)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
For the Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies (Variation 4)
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Beat in the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. The dough will be thick.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Divide the cookie dough into four equal portions. Cover each portion and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent spreading.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
Prepare the fillings for each variation: For the S'mores & Candy Cookies, gently fold M&M's, crushed Oreos, and 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips into one portion of dough. For the Caramel or Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies, prepare small balls of chilled caramel sauce or peanut butter (about 1 teaspoon each). For the Double Chocolate S'mores Cookies, knead the cocoa powder and 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips into another portion of dough. For the Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, fold 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips into the last portion of dough.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
For stuffed cookies (S'mores & Candy, Caramel/Peanut Butter, Double Chocolate S'mores): Take about 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten it into a disc. Place about 1 tablespoon of mini marshmallows (for s'mores), a chilled caramel ball, or a chilled peanut butter ball in the center. Carefully wrap the dough around the filling, sealing completely to form a ball. For the S'mores & Candy cookies, roll in graham cracker crumbs if desired. For the Classic Chocolate Chip cookies, simply form into balls.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Place cookie dough balls 2-3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. For the Classic Chocolate Chip cookies, sprinkle with flaky sea salt before baking.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft and slightly underbaked. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of your cookies.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 11
Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your gourmet stuffed and loaded cookies!
⏱️ 20 min