Hidden Cookies

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Hidden Cookies, a playful twist on your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe with a sweet surprise inside! Each cookie boasts a buttery, soft-baked texture studded with mini chocolate chips, but the real magic happens when you take a bite and discover a decadent hidden center—whether it’s a caramel-filled chocolate, peanut butter cup, or a rich truffle. Perfect for holiday cookie swaps, family gatherings, or simply indulging your inner chocoholic, these cookies are baked to golden perfection in under 10 minutes. Fun to make and even more fun to eat, Hidden Cookies are a treat that will surprise and delight with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• 24 pieces small chocolate candies or chocolate truffles (e.g., mini peanut butter cups, chocolate kisses, or caramel-filled chocolates)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Fold in the mini chocolate chips using a spatula or spoon.

Step 7

Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of cookie dough for each cookie. Flatten the dough slightly with your hands, then place one chocolate candy or truffle in the center. Wrap the dough around the candy until it is completely encased. Roll the dough into a ball for even baking.

Step 8

Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.

Step 10

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve the cookies while slightly warm to enjoy the gooey hidden center, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	970.5 grams (970.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4264

Total Fat 200.90g	258%
Saturated Fat 108.50g	543%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 492mg	164%
Sodium 1618mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 605.40g	220%
Dietary Fiber 25.00g	89%
Total Sugars 362.70g
Protein 53.00g	106%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 466mg	36%
Iron 22mg	124%
Potassium 999mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 54.5%