Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups Recipe Easy, Rich & Irresistible

Stuffani Borjat

August 13, 2025

Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups recipe with molten caramel and chocolate chips – easy dessert recipes for families

Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups Recipe? Yes the sweet that feels like home. My mom worked long hours, yet on her rare baking days, the kitchen smelled like love. I’d watch from a chair, stealing chocolate when she wasn’t looking.

Now I’m passing that on sharing easy dessert recipes for families and the best cookie recipes for beginners, like these Cadbury Dairy Milk dessert cups.

Golden Caramel Comfort, Bite After Bite

  • It’s my quick baking win that never fails crispy on the outside, gooey in the center.
  • My mom didn’t bake much, but when she did, it was never about perfection. It was about joy.
  • Now I do the same. Butter. Sugar. Chocolate. Heart.

The Ingredients Sweet Enough to Save the Day

Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups recipe ingredients – butter, sugars, egg, vanilla, flour, caramel, chocolate chips
  • Unsalted butter, softened
  • Light brown sugar
  • Granulated sugar
  • Egg yolk (or a whole egg)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Plain flour
  • Bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • Salt
  • Dairy Milk Caramel pieces
  • Chocolate chips

For the filling:

  • Caramel sauce or Dairy Milk Caramel pieces (melted)
  • Chocolate chips or your preferred chocolate for melting
  • Optional: Sea salt for sprinkling on top

Stuffani’s note: This is my how to make caramel filled cookie cups toolkit no special equipment, no rare ingredients. Just the things you already love, waiting to be turned into something you’ll remember.

Instructions That Feel Like Home

Step 1: Wake the sweetness
I stir the butter and sugars together until they’re soft and airy more like a conversation than a rush.

Creaming butter and sugars for Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups – perfect start for soft, chewy cookies

Stuffani’s tip: My mom always said, “Talk to your dough.” She wasn’t wrong gentle hands make gentler cookies.

Step 2: Add the heart
Mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth.

Adding egg and vanilla to creamed butter and sugar for Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups – rich flavor boost for perfect cookies

Kitchen truth: You can’t rush this part. My mom used to say, “Cookies know when you’re impatient.” She was right.

Step 3: Bring it all together
Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl, then fold gently into the wet mixture. Stir in Dairy Milk Caramel pieces and chocolate chips.

Folding flour, baking soda, salt, Dairy Milk Caramel pieces, and chocolate chips into cookie dough – perfect for caramel cookie cups

Stuffani’s advice: Folding is love. Overmixing? That’s heartbreak in cookie form.

Step 4: Make the little cradles
I press scoops of dough into a muffin tin, shaping a gentle well in the center for the caramel to live in later.

Shaping cookie dough into muffin tin wells for Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups – the base for holding gooey caramel filling

Stuffani’s whisper: This is the heart of quick and easy Dairy Milk dessert recipes you don’t have to be perfect, just present. The shape always works itself out in the oven.

Step 5: Bake, breathe, repeat
Bake at 325°F until edges are golden. Press the center down again while still warm.

Golden-baked Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups with centers pressed for caramel filling – rich and chewy dessert perfection

Real-life tip: This is how you keep room for that caramel surprise.

Step 6: Fill with joy
Melt caramel and spoon into each cup, then top with melted chocolate. Add sea salt if you’re feeling fancy.

Filling Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups with melted caramel and chocolate – topped with sea salt for the ultimate homemade dessert

Stuffani’s comfort: These chocolate caramel cookie cups never last a day in my house just like my mom’s never lasted in hers.

If you want another indulgent win, my Chocolate Covered Cherry Magic Bars are just as rich and just as gone in minutes.

Ways to Make It Yours, One Creamy Bite at a Time

  • Some nights, I follow this Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups Recipe like it’s sacred.
  • Other nights, I look in my pantry, grab what I’ve got, and make it work.

Real swaps, from your kitchen not the store

  • Ran out of Dairy Milk Caramel? Melt soft toffees for a different kind of sweet.
  • No muffin tin? Shape dough balls and press a thumbprint in the center.
  • No chocolate chips? Chop up any leftover bars hiding in the cupboard.
  • Want another cozy bite? My Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Cake Mix bring the same comfort with less fuss.

Stuffani’s Whisper: Some of my best homemade caramel desserts happened when I had to swap ingredients. Mom called it “making do” I call it delicious.

Easy touches that make it feel like you

  • Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking for a warm finish.
  • Add a caramel drizzle once cooled for extra shine.
  • Press one candy on top for a playful twist.
  • For more holiday baking ideas for gifts, my Chocolate Covered Cherry Magic Bars wrap up like little treasures.

Stuffani’s Advice: The small touches tell your story. Mine always taste a little like home.

Serving and Storing Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups

  • These Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups Recipe are my secret win.
  • For days when I need sweet comfort without overthinking it.

How to serve Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups

  • Serve them warm, so the caramel stays soft and the chocolate melts on your fingers.
  • Place them on a tiered stand if you want high-end dessert recipes at home vibes.
  • Add a dusting of cocoa or powdered sugar right before serving for that bakery finish.
  • Love Cadbury Dairy Milk recipes that wow? My Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Cakes always steal the spotlight.

Stuffani’s Note:
I’ve eaten these standing by the counter, still warm from the pan.
I’ve also plated them on my mom’s floral dessert plates when company came over. Both made me happy.

How to store them the right way (and still love them later)

  • Let them cool completely before sealing trapped steam will ruin the texture.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5.
  • To bring back that “just baked” magic, warm them in the oven for a few minutes.
  • Want more treats that store beautifully? My Chocolate Covered Cherry Magic Bars taste even richer the next day.

Stuffani’s Whisper:
Sometimes I hide two in the breadbox not because I’m greedy…
but because a hidden dessert feels like a little promise to myself.

Mistakes, Fixes, and Flavor Variations for Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups

Common Problems and How to Solve Them

ProblemCauseFix
Cups collapseDough too warm before bakingChill dough for 30 minutes
Caramel leaksOverfilled or caramel too runnyUse thicker caramel and fill less
Chocolate seizesOverheated chocolateMelt slowly over a double boiler

Stuffani’s Note:
I’ve had cookie cups sink, crack, and even weld themselves to the pan. My mom would just laugh and say, “If it’s sweet, it’s still a win.” She taught me fixes are just part of the fun.

Sauce Ideas to Drizzle, Dip, or Fill

Salted caramel drizzle, glossy chocolate ganache, and vibrant raspberry coulis – perfect sauces to pair with Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups

. Salted Caramel Drizzle

  • Deepens the caramel flavor while keeping sweetness in check.
  • Quick fix: Warm ready-made caramel with a pinch of sea salt.

2. Chocolate Ganache

  • A must for chocolate lovers rich and glossy.
  • Heat ½ cup cream until hot, pour over 150g chopped Dairy Milk, stir smooth.

3. Raspberry Coulis

  • Bright, tart, and perfect against the richness.
  • Simmer 1 cup raspberries with 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, blend, and strain.

Stuffani’s Whisper:
If you think you’ve added enough sauce… add just a little more. Desserts are meant to be generous.

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FAQs Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups Recipe

  1. Can I use other chocolate instead of Dairy Milk?

    Yes any milk chocolate with soft caramel inside works.

  2. Can I make these without a muffin tin?

    Yes use a thumbprint cookie method instead.

  3. How do I make homemade caramel for these cups?

    Melt sugar, add cream and butter, stir until smooth.

  4. Can I freeze them after baking?

    Yes cool, freeze in layers, and reheat gently.

Conclusion Cadbury Dairy Milk dessert cups

  • These Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups are simple, rich, and unforgettable.
  • Perfect for weeknight treats or high-end dessert recipes at home.
  • One bite and you’ll see why they’re a family favorite and why I keep a batch ready for surprise guests.
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Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups recipe with molten caramel and chocolate chips – easy dessert recipes for families

Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups Recipe Easy, Rich & Irresistible

  • Author: Stuffani Borjat
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookie cups
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Buttery cookie cups filled with silky caramel and topped with glossy chocolate  these Dairy Milk Caramel Cookie Cups are rich, bite-sized treats perfect for family gatherings, holiday gifts, or simply spoiling yourself.


Ingredients

Unsalted butter, softened

Light brown sugar

Granulated sugar

1 egg yolk (or a whole egg)

Vanilla extract

Plain flour

Bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)

Salt

Dairy Milk Caramel pieces

Chocolate chips

For the filling:

Caramel sauce or Dairy Milk Caramel pieces (melted)

Chocolate chips or your preferred chocolate for melting

Optional: Sea salt for sprinkling on top


Instructions

1. Cream butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.

2. Add the egg (or yolk) and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.

3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold into wet mixture.

4. Stir in Dairy Milk Caramel pieces and chocolate chips.

5. Press dough portions into a greased muffin tin, shaping a well in the center.

6. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 15–20 minutes until edges are golden.

7. Press centers again while warm and cool completely in the tin.

8. Melt caramel and spoon into each cup.

9. Top with melted chocolate, sprinkle sea salt if desired.

10. Chill briefly to set before serving.


Notes

For a firmer caramel, let it cool slightly before filling.

These store well in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Freeze baked, unfilled cups for up to 2 months and fill when ready.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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