by Cathy Pollak

Caramel-Nut Surprise Cookies Recipe

Soft, chewy, and filled with a delightful gooey center, these Caramel Nut Surprise Cookies are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers! Each bite delivers the perfect combination of buttery dough, crunchy toasted nuts, and a luscious caramel surprise hidden inside.

Whether you’re baking for a special occasion, a holiday gathering, or simply craving a homemade sweet indulgence, these irresistible cookies are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth!

I have been hiding these caramels from my family all over the house. It has been one heck of a battle to keep them out of the bag.

Luckily, I only needed 24 individual caramels, and there were many more in the bag. And once everyone had a bite of these warm, gooey Caramel-Nut Surprise Cookies, they were also so glad I fought so hard to keep these candies hidden.

I am in love with crumbly texture cookies this holiday season, as well as cookies covered in powdered sugar. Those two qualities have been all the rage over here.

I have never been a "plain" caramel eater, but I love caramel in a warm cookie, or caramel poured over ice cream or cake. It has to be in its gooey state for me to enjoy it.

One tablespoon of dough surrounds these caramels perfectly. Don't leave any peeking out or you will have some leakers.

Who doesn't love a good surprise inside their cookie?

Caramel-Nut Surprise Cookies Recipe

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Cook time: 15 minutes

    Yield: Makes 2 dozen

Caramel-Nut Surprise Cookies Recipe Ingredients

    1 cup pecans

    1/3 cup plus one tablespoon granulated sugar

    1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, sliced

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    1 cup flour

    24 soft caramel candies

    3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Caramel-Nut Surprise Cookies Recipe Directions

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and cover two baking trays with parchment paper. With your food processor, pulverize the pecans and 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar for about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl.

    Pulse the butter, remaining granulated sugar and vanilla until combined. Add the flour and pulse to combine. Stir in pecan mixture.

    Roll 1 evened tablespoon dough around caramel candy while rolling into a ball, enclosing the caramel. Repeat with remaining dough and caramels. Place two inches apart on cookie tray, 12 per sheet. Bake one tray at a time in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes on the cookie tray and then coat in confectioners' sugar while still warm. Coat again before serving.

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Caramel Nut Surprise Cookies | Soft & Chewy Cookie Recipe

ndulge in these soft and chewy Caramel Nut Surprise Cookies! A delightful treat with a gooey caramel center and crunchy nuts, perfect for any occasion.

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