Salted Caramel Mousse ROLO Cookie Cups are duly noted for two things. *ahem*
Birthdays and devouring.
Are you ready to party? They make enough for a party and then some!
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All you do is use a mini muffin pan
, nothing too outrageous or fancy!
I mean, who could resist these little gooey cookie cups loaded with mini chocolate chips
, ROLO
s and a fluffy caramel
mousse filling? Not I... Boy was that the truth!
I actually made these for my daughter, Amber. She turned 18 yesterday and she's a senior this year. And what kind of mother would I be if I didn't bake something a little special for her birthday?
Why do they grow so fast? This fall, she'll be off to Purdue. *sniffle*
We went out to celebrate at an authentic Indian Restaurant for a little change-up. It was so delicious. I ate way too much of that Naan and Roti bread. OMG...stop me already, would ya?
I'm addicted to bread. And chocolate. When I die, they'll say, yes she was sooo addicted to chocolate and I might very well be covered in chocolate bars. Who knows??
If you're a huge fan of cookie cups, these are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, small bite desserts and you can change the mousse cream flavor up with chocolate ice cream topping
or even a few tablespoons of peanut butter
.
Are you a cookie dough lover? How about cookie dough upon cookie dough? You could use small scoops of this chocolate chip cookie dough recipe in place of the mousse, which would be soo yummy too!
And feel free to eat them naked without frosting or mousse! 🙂
I love it these cups are so versatile, so are you ready for this?
For even taking it up one more notch, lightly drizzle some caramel on top of each cookie with a light sprinkle of sea salt. Oh YES I did! Here's a recipe for Salted Caramel if you want to make it home-made! Naked or with the caramel mousse.
Hope you enjoy these Caramel Cheesecake Mousse ROLO Cookie Cups for your next party affair or holiday tray of goodies. OH...and don't forget birthdays. EVER!
Salted Caramel Mousse ROLO Cookie Cups
Ingredients
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups
- ¾ cup unsalted butter , room temperature
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 24 ROLOs
Salted Caramel Mousse Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- ½ box instant vanilla pudding or approx 4 tablespoons
- ½ cup confectioners sugar
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
Toppings
- Sprinkles , Mini Chocolate Chips, Drizzles of Caramel Sauce, Sea Salt, if desired.
Instructions
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a mini muffin pan.
- With an electric mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the egg, then vanilla. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until combined. Add the mini chocolate chips.
- Fill mini muffin pan cups half full. Bake until edges are golden but center is still soft, about 11-12 minutes. Let cool in the pan about 5 minutes, then push rolos in each of the cups upside down, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. (Don't overbake unless you want crispy.)
Salted Caramel Mousse Filling
- Beat heavy cream, salted caramel sauce, confectioners’ sugar, and pudding mix in medium high speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pipe into cooled cookie cups and top with your favorite toppings.
I can relate Julie! I'm a grandma too and no matter how old they are, we're offically labeled as 'grandmas'! 🙂 The grandkids would totally love these but I'm sure it won't be hard to find an excuse to make another batch. LOL! Happy New Year! xo
My grandkids would love these! Their birthday has just passed so I'll have to make up another reason to make these other than I just want to eat some. They turned 13 this year. Ugh! I'm not old enough to have 13 year old grandkids! Oh...I guess I am.
Aww thank you! Happy MOther's Day to you too!
Thank you , I will be making them today for my daughter and a Happy Mother's Day to you.
You just spoon it in and then press the rolos in after they have baked. 🙂 Enjoy!!
Do I press the cookie dough into each
cup or just spoon it into the tin and then
it forms when the Rolo is placed in the middle?
I left them out a couple of days, but sealed them well and they were fine. I think if you did refrigerate them, let them come to room temperature for the best texture. I'm so glad you are enjoying them Shelly!
Do you keep these in the fridge or are they OK to be left out? They are delish!!
These are definitely calling your name Cassie! Enjoy! <3
These look to die for! Rolos are my favorite candy. Actually I'm a sucker for anything with caramel. These are going on my must make list!
Awww...thank you so much Ashika. She did have a great birthday and yes chocolate is the most important for sure!!
I love the name of your blog, it is so cute. I know how you feel about chocolate, if it was up to me , it would be listed as the most important food group,?
WOW ROLO, I love melting it to make chocolate sauce for ice cream, This is such a divine way to use it. I am going to have to try it.
Happy Birthday to your daughter ,I am sure she had a great day? Have a lovely weekend.
Thank you, we are very proud of her! Yes cookie dough lovers are going to pick the cookie dough! That's what makes these so fun and yummy! <3
I hope your daughter had a great birthday! And you must be one proud momma that she is going to Purdue! That's awesome! Ok. So these cookie cups....I'm dying!! This girl loves her some Rolos! I think I would add the cookie dough because I am a cookie dough freak!! Loving this recipe Kim!! Xoxo
Kelsie, you crack me up and now that you've brought that to my attention, yes they could say worse things and now I'm scared?? 🙂 Have a great weekend!!
Maria, there's a lot to freak out about that's for sure...LOL! Well the Rolo's taste the same, but it's enrobed with all the other goodies. I wasn't sure if they would melt or what but they kept their shape and Yes. YUM! Hope you have a great weekend as well!! <3
Haha, they could say worse things about you than that you were addicted to chocolate :). These look AMAZING! Caramel mousse? Yes please! Not a chance I would eat these beauties naked!
Happy Birthday to your daughter Kim! My daughter is gonna be a fresh man this year and I'm already freaking out about the college part. I've never baked with Rolo candy, but sounds like a great option - love the ooey gooey part, YUM. Have a great weekend!
Love it ! Thank you so much !