Choco-Caramel Chewies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, blend 1 cup sugar, eggs, vanilla, brown sugar, and butter. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda and cocoa. Add the flour mixture to sugar mixture very slowly until thoroughly mixed.
3. 3
   Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
4. 4
   While dough refrigerates, unwrap Rolo candies and place in a bowl. Place 1/2 cup of sugar in a separate bowl.
5. 5
   Once dough is refrigerated, remove dough (about a Tablespoon at a time) and flatten slightly in your hand. Place a Rolo in the center and form dough around it. Roll into a ball with your hands, drop into the bowl of sugar, and roll to coat it. Place balls of dough on cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Bake cookies for 7-10 minutes or until center falls flat and dough crackles.
7. 7
   ** Hints : If dough gets too sticky, put a little flour on your hands or return it to the refrigerator for a few minutes between batches.