Description
Rolo cookies are soft, cakey chocolate cookies stuffed with gooey caramel-filled Rolo candies and rolled in powdered sugar for a delightful snowy coating. Perfect for holidays, bake sales, or gifting. Easily made gluten-free or lower-sugar.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
– 1 box (15.25 oz) Devil’s Food cake mix
– ⅓ cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
For the Filling:
– 1 bag (about 40) Rolo candies, unwrapped
For Coating:
– Powdered sugar (for rolling dough balls)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Stir until fully combined.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Using a medium cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out dough into your hands. Roll into a loose ball.
- Place a Rolo candy in the center of the dough ball, then wrap the dough completely around the candy.
- Roll the dough ball again to seal, then generously coat with powdered sugar.
- Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until cookies are set but not browned. Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft texture.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
– Use fresh Rolo candies, older ones may not melt as well, affecting the gooey center.
– Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading during baking.
– Gluten-free option: Use a gluten-free Devil’s Food cake mix. Verify that Rolo candies are gluten-free if needed.
– Vegan option: Substitute vegetable oil with plant-based oil and use vegan-friendly Rolos or similar caramel-filled chocolates.
– Storage: Store at room temperature for up to 4 days, in the fridge for up to 7 days, or freeze baked cookies for longer storage. Thaw overnight before serving.
– Freezing dough: Assemble dough balls, freeze on a tray, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ 30 min chilling)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg