Soft Milk Chocolate-Filled Cookies
These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are buttery, tender, and filled with creamy milk chocolate. Made with simple ingredients and no fancy tools, they’re ideal for tea time, gift boxes, or whenever you're craving a sweet homemade treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Sifter
- Spatula
- Oven or air fryer
- Baking sheet & parchment
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
- 50g unsalted butter (room temp)
- 45g granulated sugar
- 1g salt
- 1 medium egg
- 140g cake flour
- 60g whole milk powder
Filling:
- 40g milk chocolate (about 40 small pieces or 20 squares if using 2 per cookie)
Instructions
- Prep Butter Base:In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Add Egg:Beat in the egg and stir until fully blended and creamy.
- Sift Dry Ingredients:Sift in cake flour and milk powder. Gently fold until a soft dough forms.
- Shape Cookies:Scoop about 15g of dough, roll into a ball, and flatten slightly. Press a dent in the center, add 2 pieces of milk chocolate, and seal the dough. Roll into a smooth ball again.
- Bake:Arrange cookies on a lined baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 18 minutes, or until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Cool & Serve:Let cool for a few minutes before enjoying. The chocolate inside stays melty for a delicious surprise!
Notes
Pro Tips & Variations:
- No unsalted butter? Use salted butter and skip the added salt.
- Chocolate swap: Try dark chocolate, Nutella, or peanut butter chips.
- Air fryer? Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 20 minutes, checking doneness around 18 mins.
- Gift idea: Pack them in small bags or boxes while still warm for a cozy homemade gift.