Jamaican Chocolate Cookies with Caramel Crème [0000725]

Indulge your sweet tooth with the rich flavors of Jamaica in these delectable Gluten-Free Jamaican Chocolate Cookies with Caramel Crème. A perfect blend of chocolatey goodness and creamy caramel, these cookies are sure to satisfy your dessert cravings.

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Crème Filling:

1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

For the Cookies:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

In a separate larger bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well incorporated.

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart. You can use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies.

Use the back of a fork to gently flatten each cookie slightly and create a criss-cross pattern on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges are slightly firm.

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Caramel Crème Filling:

In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the caramel sauce until well combined. This will create a luscious caramel crème.

Let the caramel crème cool to room temperature. It will thicken slightly as it cools.

Assembly:

Once the cookies are completely cooled, pair them up according to size.

Spread a generous dollop of the cooled caramel crème onto the flat side of one cookie.

Gently press the flat side of the second cookie onto the caramel crème to create a sandwich.

Repeat the process with the remaining cookies.

Allow the caramel crème to set a bit before serving.

Enjoy the harmonious blend of rich chocolate cookies and velvety caramel crème in these Gluten-Free Jamaican Chocolate Cookies with Caramel Crème—a delightful treat that captures the essence of indulgence with every bite.