Stuffed Salted Caramel Cookies - Picky Palate - Best Stuffe…

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place butter and sugars into a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Beat until well combined, a good minute or two. Stir in eggs and vanilla, mixing until creamy and smooth. Add flour, pudding mix, salt and baking soda. Slowly mix until dough forms them stir in chocolate chunks to combine. Using a large cookie scoop, scoop heaping scoops of dough and press a center "well" to make room for three halved caramels. Place the caramels in the middle of the dough and enclose the cookie dough around the caramel pieces. Place stuffed cookie dough pieces onto baking sheet, placing 2 inches apart. Press slightly so they're not perfect round balls and sprinkle lightly with sea salt if desired. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until baked through. Remove and let cool for 15 minutes before transferring.