• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to footer navigation
  • Skip to home navigation
  • Skip to privacy navigation
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Top 10 Party Games
Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter

Play.Party.Plan

Adding fun and creativity to everyday life

  • Fun Ideas by Occasion
    • Baby Shower
    • Bridal Shower
    • Birthday
    • Game Night
    • Movie Night
    • Super Bowl
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Graduation
    • Summer
    • 4th of July
    • Back to School
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • New Year’s Eve
  • Games
    • Adult Games
    • Baby Shower
    • Bridal Shower
    • Birthday Party
    • Bingo Games
    • Board Games
    • Card Games
    • Christmas Games
    • Dice Games
    • Disney Games
    • Group Games
    • Holiday Games
    • Kid Games
    • Minute to Win It
    • Outdoor Games
    • Party Games
    • Scavenger Hunts
    • Teen Games
    • Trivia Games
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Baked Goods
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Main Dishes
    • Party Food
    • Sides
    • TikTok Recipes
  • Free Printables
    • Crafts
    • Gift Tags
    • Kids Activities
    • Party Printables
    • Printable Games
  • Travel
    • Caribbean
    • Cruises
    • Disney
    • International
    • Travel Tips
    • United States
  • Popular Posts
    • Girl Baby Showers
    • Bridal Shower Games
    • Bachelorette Games
    • Diaper Cake DIY
    • DIsneyland Food
    • Dunkaroo Dip
    • Fun Math Games
    • Saran Wrap Game
    • SeaWorld San Antonio
  • About
    • About Me
    • Contact Me
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility
  • Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter
  • Join the Free Party E-Club!
Home Parties Game Night Rolo Cookies

Rolo Cookies

35 minutes
Jump To Recipe Print Recipe
By: Britni Vigil
12/22/2020Updated: 12/10/2021
This post may contain affiliate links. Privacy policy.
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email

Rolo cookies take chocolate chip cookies to the next level with a melted Rolo candy in the middle. A soft fluffy cookie with a gooey chocolate caramel center that’s too hard to eat just one.

Stack of three rolo cookies in a pile

A few months ago I tested out a whole bunch of different cookie recipes. Peanut butter blossoms, cut out sugar cookies, and even some chocolate chip pudding cookies.

All of them are super yummy but out of all of the recipes that I tried, these Rolo cookies are the ones I still crave all the time.

I haven’t made them since mostly because I ate the entire batch, with a little help from my neighbors and toddler. But mostly, just me.

There’s just something about the chocolate chip cookie base that’s stuffed with the chocolately caramel Rolo center that makes these irresistible. Especially if you eat them just after cooling so the center is still nice and warm and gooey.

why you’ll love this recipe

  • No chill dough – no need to chill this dough (like you would for say sugar cookie bites). Just mix the ingredients, stuff with a Rolo, and bake.
  • Caramel center – I’ve already mentioned it but the Rolo in the middle is seriously so good.
  • Soft – these cookies are super soft and pillowy, even with the candy in the middle.

Ingredients

ingredients needed for rolo cookies with labels

Ingredient Notes

  • Chocolate chips – I like to do semi-sweet chocolate chips, the milk chocolate will make these cookies too sweet.
  • Butter – make sure it’s real butter, not a butter substitute. And make sure it’s softened by taking it out of the fridge for at least 30 minutes before baking, longer depending on the temperature of your house.
  • Rolos – make sure to get the regular size Rolos, not the miniatures.

Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to 375°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine softened butter, sugar and brown sugar then cream together. You need to make sure the butter is soft or it won’t cream well with the sugars – you’ll end up with little chunks of butter instead.

Glass mixing bowl with butter and sugars creamed together

Next. add the eggs and vanilla and beat for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.

glass mixing bowl with dough for rolo cookies

Now add the baking soda, salt, and flour and mix well.

Glass mixing bowl with rolo cookies dough

Finally, add the chocolate chips and fold into dough using either a wooden spoon or spatula rather than the mixer. If you use the mixer, you run the risk of over mixing the dough.

Dough for rolo cookies in a glass mixing bowl

Use a medium cookie scoop to portion out your dough. Roll the scoops into balls then press a Rolo into the center of each ball, making sure to cover the Rolo completely with dough before placing on baking sheet.

Woman's hand adding a rolo into the center of a rolo cookie

These do spread a bit (although not as much as these white chocolate cranberry cookies), so I recommend spacing them about an inch apart.

Rolo cookies on a baking sheet before baked

Bake for 9 – 11 minutes then let cool on cookie sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to cooling rack to cool completely.

baked rolo cookies on a baking sheet

These cookies are the best when they’re warm but they’re still absolutely delicious any time. The center just won’t be quite as gooey!

women pulling a rolo cookie apart

Expert Tips

Make sure to cover the Rolo completely in the middle of the cookie. If any of it is left uncovered, you’ll end up with caramel ooozing out on your baking sheet.

Buy unwrapped Rolos to save you time having to unwrap all 36 of those little candies.

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container and enjoy within five days.

Recipe FAQs

Can you freeze Rolo cookies?

I don’t recommend freezing these Rolo cookies once baked simply because the inside won’t thaw and give you the caramel center that you’re looking for.

Can I use mini Rolos?

Make mini Rolo cookies by using a small cookie scoop to portion out your dough for the balls and filling the cookies with a miniature Rolo candy. 

rolo cookies on a turquoise wood board

More Chocolate Recipes

If you like the chocolate caramel center in these cookies, you’ll love these other yummy desserts!

  • Hot chocolate cupcakes – rich chocolate cupcakes with an amazing marshmallow filling and chocolate ganache topping. A chocolate lover’s dream!
  • Chocolate brownie cake – brownies meet cake then get cut into yummy squares, a vintage recipe like one grandma used to make!
  • White chocolate fudge – this white chocolate fudge combines white chocolate, sugar cookies, and sprinkles for one yummy treat!
  • Easy chocolate truffles – super simple chocolate truffles that are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any time you just want some chocolate!
  • Snicker’s poke cake – chocolate and caramel all mixed with a chocolate cake!
Want More Goodies?

Want more delicious recipes just like this one? Enter your first name and email address in the form below to join the Play Party Plan community! You’ll receive weekly recipes and party ideas directly to your inbox!

Print Rate
5 from 6 votes

Rolo Cookies

Rolo cookies take chocolate chip cookies to the next level with a melted Rolo candy in the middle. A soft fluffy cookie with a gooey chocolate caramel center that’s too hard to eat just one.
Prevent your screen from going dark
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Serves36 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 ⅓ cups butter (softened)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 36 Rolo candies

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine butter, sugar, and brown sugar and cream together.
  • Add eggs and vanilla then beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Combine baking soda, salt, and flour in a small bowl. Add mixture to wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Scoop out a ball of cookie dough using a medium scoop and make a balls of dough. Press a Rolo into the center of each ball, making sure to cover the Rolo completely with dough before placing on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 9 - 11 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to baking rack to cool completely.

Tips & Notes:

Make sure to cover the Rolo completely in the middle of the cookie. If any of it is left uncovered, you’ll end up with caramel ooozing out on your baking sheet.
Buy unwrapped Rolos to save you time having to unwrap all 36 of those little candies.
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container and enjoy within five days.
Make mini Rolo cookies by using a small cookie scoop to portion out your dough for the balls and filling the cookies with a miniature Rolo candy. 

Nutrition Info

Calories: 233kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 129mg, Potassium: 93mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 236IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

Author: Britni Vigil
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Did You Make This?Tag @PlayPartyPlan on Facebook and Instagram and hashtag it #playpartyplan so I can see your creations!
  • Facebook

you may also like…

  • 1 Hour or Longer
    White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
  • Move over cupcakes, there’s a new food in town. These cookie smores are one of my favorite easy desserts ever. Chocolate chip cookies combined with your favorite smores dessert ingredients makes for one of those desserts that people will remember. Such a fun idea for a fall or winter party!
    Cookies & Bars
    Coaster Christmas & Cookie S'mores Recipe
  • Party Ideas
    Chocolate and Football Party Ideas
  • A stack of chewy molasses cookies showing how thick and fluffy they are
    Baby Shower Food
    The Best Ginger Molasses Cookies

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Have a question? Use the form below to submit your question or comment. I love hearing from you and seeing what you made!
rate this recipe:




text here

  1. Aimee says

    Posted on 8/24 at 11:38 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies combine some of my favorite things! The caramel rolo is such a delicious and fun surprise in the middle of the cookie.

    Reply
  2. Gina says

    Posted on 8/24 at 3:39 pm

    5 stars
    Oh gosh, I hadn’t had a Rolo in years until making these and now I’m hooked! Such an amazingly decadent treat!

    Reply
Plate full of peanut butter blossoms
Previous Post
The Best Peanut Butter Blossoms
Next Post
Snickers Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle

Primary Sidebar

Hi! I'm
Britni

I love sweet treats, my family, games, and anything fun!

Read More

Ideas By Theme

Baby Shower Birthday Bridal Shower Disney Game Night Holiday Just For Kids Movie Night Outdoors

Popular Party Ideas

Bridal Shower Games

woman blindfolded with her hand in a plastic cup

Party Games

Kids Board Games

Blindfolded blocking is one of the best baby shower games

Baby Shower Games

Top Recipes

slice of chocolate dr pepper cake on a white plate

Best Party Foods

Wooden spoon stirring a batch of homemade Chex Mix

Homemade Chex Mix

cropped-best-buffalo-chicken-dip-recipe-11-of-14-e1609965122832.jpg

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Slice of peanut butter pie on two plates with a blue napkin

Reese's Pie

Free Party Ideas E-Club

Loading
As Featured On
connect
Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter
  • Play
    • Board Games
    • Kids Activities
    • Minute to Win It
    • Scavenger Hunts
  • Party
    • Food
    • Games
    • Printables
    • Themes
  • Plan
    • Disney Trips
    • Easy Meals
    • Family Travel
    • Gift Ideas

Disclaimer

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Back to Top
  • Contact
  • Work With Me
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility
© 2023 · PLAY PARTY PLAN · Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled
Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window