Milk Chocolate Stuffed Cookies (Print)

Soft cookies stuffed with gooey milk chocolate, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings anytime.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Filling

09 - 16 squares milk chocolate (such as a chocolate bar, broken into pieces)

→ Optional Add-ins

10 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in pure vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
06 - If using, gently fold in the mini chocolate chips for additional chocolate flavor.
07 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten in your palm, place a square of milk chocolate in the center, and fully enclose the chocolate. Roll into a ball.
08 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set yet centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool thoroughly.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry staples you probably already have in your kitchen
  • Ready start to finish in under forty minutes including prep and baking
  • No stand mixer required just a bowl and whisk and a little elbow grease
  • Crispy at the edges with a molten chocolate core for that wow factor
02 -
  • Delivers a perfect melted chocolate center in every single cookie
  • Dough can be prepared ahead and chilled for deeper flavor and easier handling
  • Freezes well both baked and unbaked so you are ready for any craving
03 -
  • For pictureperfect gooey centers always use real chocolate squares instead of chips as they melt more smoothly
  • Do not skip the resting period on the baking sheet the cookies finish setting up and the center stays molten
  • Keep a close eye near the end of baking They will look a little underdone in the very center but will finish firming as they cool

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