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Pot of Gold Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Pot of Gold Cookies are delightful sugar cookies filled with a gooey Rolo candy center and coated in festive green sprinkles. These easy-to-make treats combine a crispy exterior with a luscious chocolate caramel surprise inside, perfect for celebrations or a sweet snack.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • Ready-to-bake sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade), enough for 8 cookies
  • Green sprinkles, approximately 1/2 cup
  • 8 Rolo candies


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Prepare Dough Balls: Take a piece of sugar cookie dough and place one Rolo candy in the center of the dough piece.
  3. Enclose Candy: Roll the dough around the Rolo candy to form a ball, ensuring the candy is completely enclosed inside the dough.
  4. Coat with Sprinkles: Roll each cookie dough ball in green sprinkles until fully coated to add color and texture.
  5. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated cookie dough balls on a baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading as they bake.
  6. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
  7. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving to set properly.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy the warm, gooey chocolate caramel surprise inside each delicious cookie.

Notes

  • Ensure the Rolo candy is fully enclosed in dough to prevent it from leaking while baking.
  • You can substitute green sprinkles with any color to match different themes or holidays.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  • Cookies are best served warm to enjoy the melted chocolate and caramel center.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.