10796 Double Chocolate–Caramel Cookies 35 mins 25 mins 36 cookies Tue Jun 19 16:41:00 -0700 2007 Fri Nov 13 16:18:07 -0800 2009 American CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/10796 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:18:07 GMT Thumbprint cookies filled with caramel candies Thumbprint cookies filled with caramel candies. These easy chocolate cookies are great on their own. But press a caramel candy into the center of each, and you’ve got an irresistible pairing.

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  • Heat the oven to 375°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Melt chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally; remove from heat and set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder in a medium mixing bowl to aerate and break up any lumps. Set aside.
  • Combine butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and cream by mixing on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add vanilla extract and blend well. Scrape down the bowl and add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Put mixer on low and add melted chocolate. Add flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased baking sheet, then press half a caramel into the center of each cookie. Bake until cookies are puffed and set, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool slightly.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com/assets/2007/11/double_choc_cookies290.jpg Aida Mollenkamp 54 Sweet/Dessert 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate

    ]]>     2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

    ]]>     2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

    ]]>     1 teaspoon baking soda

    ]]>     301 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

    ]]>     1/2 teaspoon espresso powder

    ]]>     12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), at room temperature

    ]]>     298 1 cup granulated sugar

    ]]>     292 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    ]]>     2 large eggs, at room temperature

    ]]>     18 soft caramel candies, such as Brach’s, halved

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