Chocolate Puddles

Name: Chocolate Puddles
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup white baking chips; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk; 3/4 cup finely chopped mixed nuts

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white baking chips
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup finely chopped mixed nuts

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until dough is stiff.
2

Meanwhile, for filling, heat chips and milk in a heavy saucepan over low heat until chips are melted, stirring constantly. Stir in nuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
3

Roll cookie dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased
4

. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center; smooth any cracks.
5

Roll filling into 1/2-in. balls; gently push one into each cookie. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until cookies are set. Remove to wire racks to cool.