Description
Irresistible carmelita cookies blend chocolate, caramel, and oats in a classic midwestern dessert. Crisp edges and gooey center make you crave another sweet bite from this crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 cups (295 ml) butter (at room temperature)
- 1.5 cups (340 g) light brown sugar
- 3 cups (240 g) quick oats
- 1.75 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (340 g) chocolate chips
- 36 rolo candies (unwrapped and frozen)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- In an electric mixer with paddle attachment, cream butter and brown sugar at medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Introduce eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, and kosher salt to the mixture. Blend for an additional minute until ingredients are fully integrated and texture appears uniform.
- Lower mixer speed and gently fold in all-purpose flour, mixing until barely combined. Incorporate quick oats, adjusting mixer speed to ensure even distribution.
- Fold chocolate chips into the batter on low speed, ensuring uniform dispersion throughout the dough.
- Refrigerate dough for a minimum of 60 minutes, simultaneously freezing caramel-filled candies to maintain structural integrity.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion dough and strategically embed a frozen caramel candy in the center. Completely encase the candy, forming a sealed spherical shape. Arrange dough balls with 2-inch spacing on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350°F, monitoring until edges turn golden and cookie tops set perfectly.
- Rest cookies on baking sheet for 4-5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling and final texture development.
Notes
- Freeze caramel-filled candies beforehand to prevent melting during baking and ensure a perfect gooey center that stays intact.
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent excessive spreading and maintain the cookies’ structured shape during baking.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or semi-sweet to customize flavor profiles and match personal preferences.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure easy cookie removal without breaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 259
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg