Almond Thumbprint Cookies with a Salted Caramel Center
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Almond Thumbprint Cookies with a Salted Caramel Center
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Almond Thumbprint Cookies are light, buttery, almond flavored shortbread cookies that just melt in your mouth. They get filled with Salted Caramel and topped with slivered almonds. These cookies will blow you away!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted softened butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Caramel Coconut Layer
- 15 ounces caramels: store-bought or homemade soft
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- flakey salt and slivered almonds for topping
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Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine 1 cup unsalted softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1-2 teaspoons almond extract. Beat at medium speed until creamy, scraping the bowl often.
- Add 3 cups all-purpose flour and continue mixing until incorporated. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie with back of a teaspoon.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let cool completely.
- In a microwave-safe bowl add 15 ounces caramels: store-bought or homemade soft, ¼ cup heavy creamcream, and ½ teaspoon sea salt. Melt the caramel mixture, stirring every 30 seconds until fully melted and smooth.
- Fill each center of cookie with 1 teaspoon of the salted caramel.
- Garnish with flakey salt and slivered almonds for topping and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
62mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
280IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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