Description
Hidden Treasure Cookies are soft, chocolatey delights with a gooey surprise center. Perfect for gifting, parties, or indulging at home, these cookies blend rich cocoa flavor with a molten chocolate filling in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 20 chocolate truffle candies or chocolate chunks
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough, flatten in your palm, and place a chocolate truffle in the center. Fold dough around to seal and roll into a ball.
- Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until tops are crinkled and set.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best molten center.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading.
- Don’t overbake to maintain a soft, gooey center.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Hidden Treasure Cookies, chocolate stuffed cookies, crinkle cookies, surprise center cookies, gooey chocolate cookies