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Chocolate Caramel Blossoms Recipe

4.7 from 60 reviews

Delight in these decadent Chocolate Caramel Blossoms, a perfect blend of rich cocoa cookie dough topped with a melty chocolate kiss and finished with a luscious drizzle of smooth caramel sauce. These cookies combine the classic chocolate and caramel flavors into a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion or holiday baking.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings

  • About 24 chocolate kisses (one per cookie)
  • Caramel sauce for drizzling, about 1/4 cup

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined to create an even chocolate cookie base.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, using a mixer or by hand, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well blended.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture until smooth and homogeneous, helping to bind the dough.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft cookie dough.
  6. Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place rounded tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until cookies are set but still soft in the center.
  7. Add Chocolate Kiss: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, gently press one chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie, allowing the residual heat to slightly melt the chocolate.
  8. Cool and Drizzle: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, drizzle the caramel sauce generously over the tops of the cookies to add a rich, sweet finish.

Notes

  • Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
  • You can substitute semi-sweet or dark chocolate kisses based on your taste preference.
  • For a more pronounced caramel flavor, warm the caramel sauce slightly before drizzling.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For extra texture, sprinkle some sea salt on top after drizzling caramel.

Keywords: Chocolate cookies, caramel drizzle, chocolate kisses, homemade cookies, holiday baking, cocoa cookies