Surprise Package Cookies
These Surprise Package Cookies deliver a delightful twist on classic treats, with a hidden treasure tucked inside each buttery, golden cookie. Encasing a luscious mini chocolate candy or gooey caramel center, these cookies are not only fun to make but a joy to eat. The dough, flavored with a perfect balance of vanilla and brown sugar, bakes up soft and chewy with lightly crisp edges. Dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance or serve them as-is for a straightforward, sweet surprise. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, parties, or as a whimsical dessert, these secret-filled cookies will leave everyone guessing—and coming back for more. Ready in under 35 minutes, they’re as simple to bake as they are irresistible to devour!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 24 pieces mini chocolate candies or caramel squares
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the egg and pure vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it into a disk with your hands.
Place a mini chocolate candy or caramel square in the center of the dough disk. Fold the edges around the candy to completely enclose it, rolling the dough gently into a smooth ball.
Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly underbaked but will set as the cookies cool.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies lightly with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.0 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 572 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 504.7 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 257.7 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 757 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
