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    Caramel Stuffed Ginger Cookies

    November 14, 2022 by Jessie M 6 Comments

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    Caramel stuffed ginger cookies are chewy, warmly spiced, made with molasses, and stuffed with caramel. These easy to make cookies are perfect for fall and winter baking.

    caramel stuffed ginger cookies

    This recipe is a twist on my Soft and Chewy Ginger Cookies. This recipe makes the BEST ginger cookies out there and are my most requested recipe with family and friends.

    WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE GINGER COOKIES

    Perfectly spiced. These cookies are warmly spiced and full of flavour. I can't stand a bland ginger cookie!

    Easy to make. The recipe comes very easily.

    Amazing texture. These cookies are perfectly chewy and soft.

    Caramel. The cookies are stuffed with caramel, as a result, this adds extra flavour and a fun twist on regular ginger cookies.

    INGREDIENTS

    Here are some notes on the ingredients. For the full ingredients list and recipe check out the recipe card below.

    • Flour- I use all purpose flour.
    • Ginger- Ground ginger is used to add flavour.
    • Cinnamon- Ground cinnamon is used to add flavour.
    • Cloves- Ground cloves are added for a little extra spice.
    • Baking soda- The levelling agent used.
    • Butter- I used salted butter, be sure it is at room temperature.
    • White sugar- Used to sweeten the cookie and roll the cookie dough in.
    • Egg- One large egg is used to bind the cookies. I have not tried egg replacements.
    • Molasses- Use sweetened molasses.
    caramel stuffed ginger cookies

    HOW TO MAKE Caramel Stuffed GINGER COOKIES

    First, in a medium sized bowl whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

    Next, in a large bowl cream together butter and 1 cup white sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

    Beat in the egg. Next, add the water and molasses and mix until well combined.

    wet ingredients mixed together

    Add in the flour mixture and mix till combined.

    soft and chewy ginger cookies cookie dough

    Lastly, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 2 hours.

    Preheat oven to 350 F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

    Add 1/4 cup white sugar into a shallow bowl.

    First, scoop 3 TBSP sized balls. Then create a hole in the centre of the cookie dough ball with your thumb. Next, add a caramel square in the hole.

    add the caramel inside the ginger cookie dough

    Next, Squish the cookie dough closed and roll into a ball.

    Roll ball in the white sugar and place on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.

    caramel stuffed ginger cookies ready for the oven

    Finally, bake cookies for 12-13 minutes.

    caramel stuffed ginger cookies

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    WHAT DOES SPOONED AND LEVELLED FLOUR MEAN?

    Spooned and levelled flour refers to the way of measuring flour. To properly measure flour first, scoop spoonfuls of flour into your measuring cup. Secondly, scrape with a knife to level off the access. This works because scooping the flour directly into the measuring cup the flour compress and getting more than the recipe calls for.

    STORING THE COOKIES

    Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. As a result, the cookies stay good for up to five days if stored properly.

    What Kind of Molasses should I use?

    You will want to use a sweetened molasses. It's sometimes called fancy molasses. You will find sweetened/fancy molasses in the baking aisle of your grocery store.

    HOW TO GET PERFECTLY ROUND COOKIES

    When the baked cookies are pulled from the oven, next, place a round cookie cutter (a little bit large than the cookies) around the cookies. Gently swirl it around. As a result, this will give your cookie a round shape. If you don’t have a cookie cutter you can use a glass or a jar lid

    CAN I MAKE THE COOKIES Smaller?

    No, I recommend keeping these cookies large because you want lots of dough to make sure the caramel stays inside the cookie.

    caramel stuffed ginger cookies

    If you make these caramel stuffed ginger cookies please leave a star rating and comment below!

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    caramel stuffed ginger cookies

    Caramel Stuffed Ginger Cookies

    Jessie M
    Caramel stuffed ginger cookies are chewy, warmly spiced, made with molasses, and stuffed with caramel. These easy to make cookies are perfect for fall and winter baking
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 13 mins
    Chill Time 2 hrs
    Course dessert, Holiday
    Cuisine American, Canadian
    Servings 16 large cookies

    Equipment

    • large bowel
    • medium bowl
    • small bowl
    • baking sheet
    • parchment paper
    • measuring cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 & 1/2 C all purpose flour spooned and levelled*
    • 3 tsp ground ginger
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1 tsp ground cloves
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 3/4 C salted butter at room temperature
    • 1 C white sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tbsp water
    • 1/4 C sweetened molasses (not cooking molasses)
    • 1/4 C white sugar for rolling the cookie dough in
    • 16 caramel squares

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium sized bowl whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
      2 & 1/2 C all purpose flour, 3 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp baking soda, 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground cloves, 1/4 tsp salt
    • In a large bowl cream together butter and 1 cup white sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
      3/4 C salted butter, 1 C white sugar
    • Beat in the egg.
      1 large egg
    • Add the water and molasses and mix until well combined.
      1/4 C sweetened molasses, 1 tbsp water
    • Add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix just until everything is combined.
    • Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 2 hours.
    • Preheat oven to 350 F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Add 1/4 cup white sugar into a shallow bowl.
      1/4 C white sugar
    • Scoop 3 TBSP sized balls. Create a hole in the centre of the cookie dough ball with your thumb.
    • Add a caramel square in the hole. Squish the cookie dough closed and roll into a ball.
      16 caramel squares
    • Roll ball in the white sugar and place on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
    • Bake for 12-13 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.
    • Allow cookies to cool on the pan before moving.

    Notes

    I like to heat them up in the microwave for a few seconds to remelt the caramel before eating.
     
    *Spooned and levelled flour refers to the way of measuring flour. To properly measure flour you should scoop spoonfuls of flour into your measuring cup and then scrape with a knife to level off the access. Scooping the measuring cup directly into your flour cause the flour to compress and getting more than the recipe calls for.
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    1. Ted Newbigging

      November 17, 2022 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      Ginger cookies are my favourite and I have tried many different recipes. These are by far the best I have ever tried. Easy to make, delicious. The caramel was a nice twist.
      Thank you Jessie!

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      • Jessie M

        November 17, 2022 at 6:11 pm

        So happy you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    2. John

      November 20, 2022 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      Wow…Truly amazing! Made them tonight for my crew on Sanibel Island just after a month from Hurricane “Ian!” These cookies are awesome. Looking forward to making the cinnamon roll cookies among many more! -JP

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      • Jessie M

        November 21, 2022 at 7:15 am

        So happy you all enjoyed them!

        Reply
    3. Brittany

      December 09, 2022 at 8:27 pm

      Hi Jessie! I am so excited to make these!!!! Do you have any recommendations for freezing the dough and baking later?

      Reply
      • Jessie M

        December 16, 2022 at 6:18 pm

        Hi, if freezing you should stuff them with the caramels, roll into balls, but don't roll in sugar until you are ready to bake. They will need a few extra minutes of baking time when baking from frozen.

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