Indulge your sweet tooth with a treat that combines the best of both worlds: the classic chocolate chip cookie and the luxurious surprise of a rich chocolate truffle! These Truffle Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups are not just cookies; they are a delightful experience that will leave your guests begging for the recipe. Perfect for parties, special occasions, or just a cozy night in, these cookie cups are sure to impress. With a gooey truffle center wrapped in a soft, chewy cookie, each bite is a heavenly fusion of flavors and textures. Ready to elevate your dessert game? Let’s dive into this irresistible recipe!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookie cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 12 chocolate truffles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookie cups will bake evenly and come out perfectly golden brown.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out a portion of the cookie dough and place it into each muffin cup, filling each about halfway.
- Press a chocolate truffle gently into the center of each cookie dough-filled cup. Then, cover the truffle with a bit more cookie dough, ensuring it is fully enclosed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set. The tops may appear slightly underbaked, but they will continue to cook as they cool.
- Once baked, remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the cookie cups to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, gently run a knife around the edges to loosen them, and transfer the cookie cups to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Truffle Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups warm or at room temperature! They can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Tips
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting. This helps create a smooth, well-mixed dough that bakes evenly.
- Don’t Overmix: When combining the dry ingredients with the wet, mix just until you see no flour. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
- Chill the Dough (Optional): If you have time, chilling the cookie dough for 30 minutes can enhance the flavor and texture, helping the cookies to hold their shape while baking.
- Customize Your Truffles: Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate truffles, like caramel-filled or flavored varieties, to add a unique twist to your cookie cups.
- Watch the Baking Time: Keep an eye on the cookie cups as they bake. They should be lightly golden on the edges but may look slightly underbaked in the center. They will firm up as they cool.
- Store Properly: To keep your cookie cups fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They can last up to a week, but we doubt they’ll last that long!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Cholesterol: 75mg
