I have been making these for several years and they are always a big hit. These are especially good if you use dark cocoa as it gives them a richer, deeper flavor. I sometimes drizzle these with white chocolate because the contrast is so pretty. This time I used caramel, chocolate, and then sprinkled them with pecans…delicious!!!
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa (preferably dutch process)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 stick butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 (13 ounce) bag Rolo chocolates (unwrapped)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Heat oven to 375. In small bowl combine flour, cocoa and baking soda. Mix Well. In large bowl, or mixer, beat sugars and butter until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs and beat well. Add flour mixture and blend. Refrigerate 1 hour
For each cookie, shape about 1 tablespoon dough around 1 Rolo, covering completely. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until set and slightly cracked. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet and then transfer to wax paper to cool completely. Do not cool on wire rack or caramel centers will fall through.
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Just finished baking up a batch of these and I must say they are quite good! I decided to fully indulge and add the melted white chocolate topping with some toasted pecans, DELICIOUS!
I was just wondering –
I’m a definite baking newbie, and I was wondering what type of caramel you used to top the cookies? I tried using a syrup, and it was too liquid-y, which must have been a newbie mistake because my family laughed at me for even trying. They were delish without, but I still love the presentation of yours!
Much thanks,
Rayna
Rayna – I love these cookies! I didn’t use anything special for the caramel. I think I used jarred caramel sauce which is probably thicker than the stuff from a bottle. A quick tip for drizzling, use a ziploc bag with a tiny hole cut in the corner. Less mess and pretty drizzles! And tell that family that the next time they laugh you’ll withhold their cookies!
Becky, I made these for Christmas and they were a HUGE hit! This is one of my new favorite cookies. Thank you!
Yay! So glad that you liked them Kristy!
Follow up – I made them a few times and just made another batch for a birthday party in an hour. They have been dubbed “Holy goodness” “Cookies of the GODS” and “The BEST cookies I have ever had!!” I also tried several combos of caramel and white chocolate, and finally came up with the perfect looking/tasting cookies. People ask if they were store bought! Thanks so much for the recipe, this one is a winner!
Rayna, I am so glad that everyone likes them!!! This is one of my favorite cookies too:-)
hey Becky! came across your blog recently and I love it !! i tried this recipe out today and my cookies turned out really fat? I tried flattening it down but the rolo would pop out. please help!