Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
Salted caramel thumbprint cookies are buttery treats filled with sweet caramel sauce and topped with flaky sea salt. Made with all purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, butter and semisweet chocolate chips, these cookies deliver a perfect balance of flavours. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of baking time, they suit anyone looking to make an impressive homemade biscuit in under an hour.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 2eggs
- 2 gsalt
- 1 gsea salt
- 50 gcaramel sauce
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 1 gflaky sea salt
- 100 gsemisweet chocolate chips
- 1 gbaking soda
- 1 gbaking powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: use a silicone mat for easier cleanup.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
Tip: Optional: use a pastry blender for a flakier texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Tip: Optional: use an electric mixer for faster results.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Optional: make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Tip: Optional: use a rubber spatula for scraping the sides of the bowl.
- 6
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each into a ball. Flatten slightly into a disk shape.
Tip: Optional: use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies.
- 7
Place a small spoonful of caramel sauce into the center of each disk. Fold the dough over to form a thumbprint, pressing the edges to seal.
Tip: Optional: use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Optional: rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even cooking.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Optional: sprinkle with flaky sea salt while still warm for added flavor.
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