Description
Salted Caramel Coconut Thumbprint Cookies are a mouthwatering treat that brings together the rich flavors of soft, buttery cookies and sweet salted caramel, all crowned with crunchy, toasted coconut. Perfect for any occasion, these delectable cookies promise to deliver a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Bake up a batch to impress your guests or enjoy them as a special indulgence any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Form small balls of dough (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Use your thumb to create an indent in each ball and fill it with salted caramel sauce. Sprinkle toasted coconut on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg