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10 Cookie Mistakes You Should Never Make

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Putting Too Much Faith in Your Oven 7/10

Putting Too Much Faith in Your Oven

If you set two ovens to 350°F, you would think they would heat up to the same temperature. A degree is a degree, right? Unfortunately...wrong. It sounds crazy, but standard oven temperature displays can be shockingly inaccurate, varying sometimes up to 20°F! This is why you can mix up all the right ingredients, follow the baking instructions to a tee, and set your oven temp perfectly — yet still sometimes end up with underdone or burnt results. To evade this disaster, invest in an oven thermometer. They're easy to find online or in specialty stores, are super affordable, and could save your next batch of cookies!


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VIDEO: Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!