Description
Delightful thumbprint cookies filled with gooey caramel and crunchy pecans, evoking warm family memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Create the Dough: Cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the Egg Yolk and Vanilla: Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, blending until just combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold in the flour and chopped pecans.
- Chill: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and press down gently to flatten.
- Bake: Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Fill the Centers: Fill thumbprints with caramel sauce immediately after baking.
Notes
Drizzle extra caramel over cooled cookies for an indulgent touch and sprinkle sea salt for contrast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, thumbprint, pecan, caramel, dessert