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Chocolate Caramel Thumbprint Cookies: These addicting homemade chocolate thumbprint cookies blend chocolate and caramel together to make an amazing dessert/midnight snack. Tomato/Tomahto. Rich, sweet, and practically perfect in every way. Perfect Thanksgiving dessert or Christmas cookie recipe!
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Chocolate Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

Chocolate Caramel Thumbprint Cookies: These addicting homemade chocolate thumbprint cookies blend chocolate and caramel together to make an amazing dessert/midnight snack. Tomato/Tomahto. Rich, sweet, and practically perfect in every way. Perfect Thanksgiving dessert or Christmas cookie recipe!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Caramel Thumbprint Cookies
Servings: 14 Cookies
Author: A Latte Food

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp espresso powder
  • 1 Tbsp milk (any kind)
  • 15 caramels (Kraft, or similar)
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Toppings (Optional)

  • Sprinkles
  • Andes Mint Bits
  • Toffee Bits
  • Nuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • With a mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla. Beat.
  • Once mixed, in a small bowl, sift cocoa powder, flour, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Slowly add dry ingredients into the wet. Mix until combined.
  • Add in milk and mix until combined. The dough will be thick.***
  • Roll dough into 1-2 Tbsp sized balls (depending upon how big of cookies you want). Once on the cookie sheet, press your thumb into the center of the cookie (the edges will crack slightly).
  • Bake cookies for 10-11 minutes.
  • Place caramels and cream in a microwave safe bowl. Heat mixture in microwave on HIGH power in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted and smooth. Spoon caramel into indentation in cookies.
  • Next, with a double broiler (or microwave), melt chocolate chips.
  • Once melted, spoon a little bit of the melted chocolate onto each cookie. If you want to add any chocolate drizzles, put some chocolate in either a piping bag or a small sandwich bag with the tip cut off and drizzle over cookies.
  • Add toppings to your liking. Allow chocolate to set, about 30-60 minutes at room temperature.
  • Enjoy with milk!