Description
Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies are deliciously sweet and salty treats that combine a buttery cookie base with a rich caramel filling and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Fill each indentation with caramel sauce.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sea salt while still warm.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade caramel sauce.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg