Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour and cocoa.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Beat butter in a med bowl on med speed until softened.
4. 4
   Add sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
5. 5
   Beat until well mixed.
6. 6
   Beat in egg and vanilla, scraping the side of the bowl.
7. 7
   Gradually beat in flour mixture.
8. 8
   Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
9. 9
   Place 2-inches apart on an ungreased cooking sheet.
10. 10
    Press down the centers with your thumb.
11. 11
    Place a half caramel in the center of each cookie in the depression you made with your thumb.
12. 12
    Combine chocolate pieces and condensed milk in a small saucepan.
13. 13
    Cook and stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted.
14. 14
    Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate and milk mixture over each caramel, spreading to cover caramel.
15. 15
    Bake in a 350 oven for about 10 minutes or until edges of cookie is firm.
16. 16
    Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute.
17. 17
    Transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.