Rolo Cookies Recipe

Rolo Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 24-36 Rolo candies (depending on cookie size)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars:
    • In a large mixing bowl, using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
    • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  5. Mix in Dry Ingredients:
    • Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until everything is well incorporated.
  6. Prepare Pecan Coating:
    • In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Set aside.
  7. Form Cookie Balls:
    • Take about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and wrap it completely around a Rolo candy, forming a ball. Roll each dough ball in the pecan-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  8. Chill (if necessary):
    • If the dough is warm and soft, place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 5 minutes to firm up.
  9. Bake:
    • Arrange the cookies on the baking sheet, spacing them at least 1.5 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes.
  10. Cool:
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes, so the Rolo centers can set. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  11. Storage:
    • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Enjoy your delicious Rolo Cookies!