Dulce de leche stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies. Super soft and chewy and loaded with chocolate!
What’s better than a soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie? One stuffed with dulce de leche sauce of course! These chocolate chip cookies are out of this world. Perfectly soft and chewy with a slight sweetness from the dulce de leche.
I made my own homemade dulce de leche in the slow cooker with a can of sweetened condensed milk. It couldn’t be easier. Just place a can of sweetened condensed milk in the slow cooker and fill with water. Cook for 8-10 hours on low. That’s it! Store in your fridge for 3 weeks to serve on ice cream, bread or brownies. 
The secret to these cookies is the cornstarch which makes them perfectly soft and chewy.
I also added in a lot of chocolate! I do a mix of chocolate chunks and semi sweet chocolate chips for this recipe.
Once the cookie dough is made I refrigerate it for at least an hour. You can always make these ahead of time and bake when you are ready to eat. Letting them sit in the refrigerator allows the flavors to develop.
When you are ready to bake them simply grab a heaping tablespoon of dough and stuff with 1/2 teaspoon of dulce de leche. Form the dough around the dulce de leche so it’s completely covered. Place on a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat and bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-11 minutes!
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Dulce de Leche Filled Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Makes 24 1x
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Chewy chocolate chip cookies get a decadent upgrade with a creamy dulce de leche center. Perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth!
Ingredients
- 1.5 sticks (3/4 cup, 177 ml) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cups (177 ml) light brown sugar
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (473 ml) all purpose flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) semi sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) chocolate chunks
- 0.25-0.5 cups (59-118 ml) dulce de leche
Instructions
- Cream butter until light and fluffy (1-2 minutes).
- Add both sugars and cream; mix for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla until combined; scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients in two additions.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chocolate chunks by hand.
- Refrigerate dough for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator.
- Scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten into a thin bowl shape.
- Add ½ teaspoon of dulce de leche to the center of the dough.
- Wrap dough around dulce de leche, ensuring it’s fully enclosed.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- If your dulce de leche is very thick, gently warm it for easier handling.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 25
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make homemade dulce de leche for these cookies?
To make homemade dulce de leche, place a can of sweetened condensed milk in a slow cooker, fill it with water, and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Why do I need to refrigerate the cookie dough before baking?
Refrigerating the cookie dough for at least an hour allows the flavors to develop and helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
What kind of chocolate should I use in these cookies?
For these cookies, use a mix of chocolate chunks and semi-sweet chocolate chips to achieve a rich chocolate flavor and varied texture.
