If you give a mouse a cookie….
He’s going to ask for a glass of milk.
And then he’ll probably want a straw.
As I was looking at these shots of my latest twist on chocolate chip cookies, I couldn’t help but be reminded of that fun children’s book.
Especially after this stack – I kept thinking… more – More – MORE!
I bake chocolate chip cookies A LOT.
I’m kinda known for it.
Especially with our sons’ friends.
And I love the joy it brings – the smiles they create – the happy tummies – the grateful hugs.
But I get bored with the same old thing, so I am always looking for a way to change them up a bit – as you may have noticed if you’ve been hanging out here at LifeinBetween.me for any length of time… (Fresh Raspberry Chocolate Chips, Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies, Peanut Butter White Chocolate Chip…)
This latest version was a BIG HIT!
Instead of semi-sweet morsels, I used the new Nestle Toll House Delightfulls Caramel Filled Morsels.
Could you just die?!!?
Milk Chocolate Caramel Filled Chips in a cookie!!
I used my tried and true chocolate chip cookie recipe – subbing these DELIGHTFULL morsels for the regular chocolate chips.
Easy Peasy – and guaranteed to be a Big Hit with whoever you decide to share these with!
And PS – I had forgotten how amazing a chocolate chip cookie tastes dunked in milk! I have not done that in ages, but sampled a bite after this “photo shoot.”
Grab a glass of cold milk – even if it is Skim – and DUNK!
Pure delight!
Kicked Up Milk Chocolate & Caramel Chip Cookies
4 sticks butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp salt
5 cups all purpose flour
2 9-oz bags Nestle Toll House Delightfulls Milk Chocolate Caramel Filled Morsels
Directions:
With electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until completely incorporated. Add vanilla and eggs, and beat until light and fluffy. Add baking soda and salt, and mix another minute. Gradually add flour and beat until well incorporated, but do not overbeat.
Fold in chocolate caramel morsels. Refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. With your hands, form a cookie dough ball about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Place on baking stone. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Do not overbake. Allow to cool on baking stone for 2-3 minutes, then remove to cooling rack to cool completely.
Cheers & Chocolatey Caramely Hugs,
Jodi
Oh, gosh, just debating what kind of cookies to bring to a Tuesday meeting (it’s a bring your own lunch, but I’ll provide cookies and drinks, kind of affair) and here you are, with a recipe that makes enough for family AND meeting! This sounds wonderful, Jodi–can’t wait to try it! Thanks!
Pam
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Yay!! Enjoy Pam. 😋
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I have a lovely batch of these awesome cookies cooling on my counter, Jodi–my taste-testers have confirmed that they are WONDERFUL. Yum! Thanks so much for this recipe!
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Oh Pam – I can’t tell you how much joy that brings me!!! Thank you for trying and letting me know. So glad your taste-testers are enjoying! Happy tummies!
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Haha, I was contemplating posting a GF recipe for these next week! Beautiful job, as always, Jodi!
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Awesome. Can’t wait to see!
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Chocolate chip cookies are one of my favorite things ever and now you want to kick them up with caramel? Well, okay. I can do that..:)
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Woohoo. Go for it George! 😝
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Now this….THIS is BADDDDDD! I didn’t even know those choc. chips existed. ooooh! Even the wonderful photos have calories.
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But they are soooo good. 😉
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Ok…I make a mean chocolate chip cookie, and I can’t wait to try this twist! 🙂
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Woohoo!!!
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OMG! These sound like chocolate chip cookies to die for!! They sound wonderful!
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Oh Jodi, there you go again. The things you do to me.
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LOL! Love it! 🙂
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WOWZA! These look incredible!!! I will have to look for that chip! Your creativity knows no bounds! 🍪💛🍪
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I need to go make some cookies, but I know they won’t look as tasty as yours!! I just want to reach through the computer and grab one! 🙂 And I always loved those “If you give a Mouse a Cookie” books.
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Hi C! Good to hear from you! Hope you had a good week! Hugs!
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Mmmmmmm, I’m drooling and I think my blood sugar just went up 10 points.
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Awh Thanks Carol – wish I could share one with you! 🙂
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Can I not just eat these pictures!? Ah they look super delicious! I’ve never tried anything branded Nestlè Toll House but hopefully soon.. For now every time I hear the name I have this scene in my head, when Monica has been trying to replicate Phoebe’s grandma’s famous cookie recipe days http://youtu.be/F1ShzUEKqgc
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These look delicious – great photography! What camera do you use?
😊
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Thank you Lily! I think I have more fun photographing food than making or eating it! LOL! I have a Cannon EOS Rebel T5, and I have A LOT to learn about photography!
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I love the book AND the cookies!!! Pinned it 🙂
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Well one thing is for sure….if I was home right now I would be making a batch!
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I’m coming to your house 🙂
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c’mon over!! 😉
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