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

Chocolate Rolo Cookies

Brooke Homec
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 15 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30
Calories 156 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup (57.33 g) cocoa powder dutch process preferred
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
  • ¾ cup (170.25 g) butter
  • ¾ cup (165 g) brown sugar
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup (50 g) 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
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