Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies
Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful fusion of buttery sweetness and gooey, rich salted caramel. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies feature a soft texture that perfectly complements the sweet and salty flavor explosion. Ideal for any occasion, they are simple to make and sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet. Use your thumb to create an indentation in each cookie.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Remove from oven and fill each thumbprint with caramel sauce while still warm.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg