Description
Pot of Gold Cookies are delightful sugar cookies filled with a gooey Rolo candy center and coated in festive green sprinkles, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any special occasion. These easy-to-make treats combine a crisp exterior with a delicious chocolate-caramel surprise inside.
Ingredients
Cookies
- Ready-to-bake sugar cookies (store-bought or homemade), enough for 8 cookies
Coating
- Green sprinkles, approximately ½ cup
Filling
- Rolos candies, 8 pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper baking temperature before placing the cookies inside.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough and Rolo: Take a piece of sugar cookie dough roughly the size required for one cookie and flatten it slightly. Place one Rolo candy in the center.
- Encapsulate the Rolo: Carefully roll the dough around the Rolo candy, forming a ball and making sure the candy is completely enclosed by the dough to prevent leaking during baking.
- Coat with Sprinkles: Roll each dough ball in green sprinkles until fully coated, adding a festive and textured exterior to the cookies.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated cookie dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a non-stick surface, spacing them apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown around the edges.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up slightly before transferring to a wire rack or serving plate.
- Enjoy: Serve warm to experience the delightful gooey chocolate caramel surprise inside each Pot of Gold Cookie.
Notes
- Ensure the Rolo candies are fully covered with dough to prevent caramel from leaking during baking.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a stronger green color, chill the dough slightly before coating with sprinkles.
