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Chocolate Rolo Cookies

June 4, 2021 by brooke 8 Comments

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These chocolate rolo cookies are a a rich chocolate cookie with a sweet caramel center, rolled in sugar for a light crunchy coating and topped with some flakes of salt. I love making these cookies for a get together or BBQ, they are sure to go quick!

chocolate rolo cookies all in rows

CHOCOLATE ROLO COOKIES

I first started making these chocolate rolo cookies when I was in college for get togethers with friends, and soon they became one of the most requested cookie for me to bring anytime I was with my friends. They are so simple, but the rolo cooked into the center of these cookies made them so decadent and good. And when you throw a little salt on to the top of these it's the perfect balance to the sweet chocolate cookie.

I have also tried making these with a little bite-size snicker bar and they were just as good! I am sure you could basically throw any kind of mini candy bar in there for sweet perfection! The options are endless.

chocolate rolo cookies on a cooling rack with extra rolos behind

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE NEEDED

  • FLOUR
  • COCOA POWDER
  • BAKING SODA
  • SALT
  • BUTTER
  • BROWN SUGAR
  • GRANULATED SUGAR
  • EGGS
  • VANILLA
  • ROLOS, UNWRAPPED
  • FLAKED SALT FOR TOPPING
single cookie with a bite missing

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE ROLO COOKIES

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, soda and salt. I prefer to use a whisk or a sifter here to make sure all of the cocoa is broken up. We do not want clumps of cocoa.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low until incorporated. Add vanilla, and mix in.
  5. Beat in dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix.
  6. Take about 1 ½ tablespoon of cookie dough and form a ball around each rolo. Refrigerate all stuffed cookie dough balls for at least an hour to allow to get cold. This will help cookies from spreading more. Roll in granulated sugar.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Make sure the cookies have begun to spread and lightly cracking on the outside. This will ensure the rolo will be nice and melty inside. Top with salt flakes.
hand showing cookie dough with rolo placed in the middle

TIPS FOR MAKING THESE COOKIES

The dough will be sticky when you are placing the rolo inside. I like to scoop the cookie dough ball into my hand and then push the rolo on the top of it like shown above. Then you will kind of wrap the dough around the cookie and place on your cookie sheet or plate to go into the fridge. Your hands will be sticky and chocolatey from the dough, but I prefer to do it while the dough is softer and not chilled.

These dough balls can be frozen, but I suggest letting them sit out for about 10-15 minutes before baking to allow the caramel inside to soften a bit before.

When the cookies first come out of the oven if there is a bit of a mound in the middle, just tap it down with a spatula to even it out. Sometimes this happens from the rolo inside.

a bunch of cookies on a brown parchment paper

STORING THESE COOKIES

These cookies will last for a few days if stored in an airtight container, or for a few weeks in the freezer. Just keep in mind that if stored in the freezer, allow them to sit out for a few minutes before eating so the caramel inside can soften a bit.

2 rows of chocolate rolo cookies on cookie sheet

IF YOU LOVE CHOCOLATE AND CARAMEL YOU SHOULD ALSO TRY:

Oatmeal Carmelita Toffee Bars

Brown Butter Salted Toffee Blondies

For more yummy treats follow me on instagram @thesaltedsweets. And be sure to tag me and comment below if you make them and love them as much as I do.

chocolate rolo cookies on a cooling rack with a bitten cookie.

Chocolate Rolo Cookies

brooke
These chocolate rolo cookies are a a rich chocolate cookie with a sweet caramel center, rolled in sugar for a light crunchy coating and topped with some flakes of salt.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
2 hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30
Calories 156 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder dutch process preferred
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • 30 rolos

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, soda and salt. I prefer to use a whisk or a sifter here to make sure all of the cocoa is broken up. We do not want clumps of cocoa.
  • In a large mixing bowl, fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low until incorporated. Add vanilla, and mix in.
  • Beat in dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix.
  • Take about 1 ½ tablespoon of cookie dough and form a ball around each rolo. Refrigerate all stuffed cookie dough balls for at least an hour to allow to get cold. This will help cookies from spreading more. Roll in granulated sugar.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes. Make sure the cookies have begun to spread and lightly cracking on the outside. This will ensure the rolo will be nice and melty inside. Top with salt flakes.

Notes

The butter and eggs should not be completely chilled from the fridge, but should also not be room temperature. I try to let them sit out for about 15-30 minutes before I begin my cookie making!
I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.
I have also tried these with little bite sized snickers and they were good as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 167IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate, cookies, rolo
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  1. Ali

    September 13, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    Sooo good! Love these cookies!

    Reply
  2. Camille

    November 07, 2021 at 4:34 pm

    5 stars
    These are so fun! The combo of the caramel, chocolate and touch of salt is perfect! My youngest and I have had so much fun making these together.

    Reply
    • brooke

      November 07, 2021 at 5:25 pm

      Thanks Camille! Totally agree that they're the perfect sweet and salty.

      Reply
  3. Chelsea

    November 07, 2021 at 10:25 pm

    5 stars
    Seriously the best. These are in my top 3. Such a great combo

    Reply
  4. Ellen

    November 29, 2021 at 9:43 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing! I make these all the time now, my family loves them!

    Reply
  5. Barbara

    February 13, 2022 at 8:16 pm

    These cookies are phenomenal! Rolo lovers will die for these.

    Reply
  6. Ellen

    May 17, 2022 at 11:34 am

    5 stars
    The best recipe! These cookies are perfect. make these all the time and every time I do, people obsess over them.

    Reply
    • brooke

      May 17, 2022 at 1:16 pm

      Yay!!! Thank you Ellen! Love hearing that.

      Reply

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