Ingredients
- 1 c. sugar 1 c. soft butter 1 3oz. pack cream cheese 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 - egg yolk reserve whites in sm. bowl 2 1/4 c. flour
Details
Servings 4
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 7mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Mix room temp. cream cheese and butter.
Step 2
Add sugar,salt,almond extract,vanilla,and egg yolk mix well.
Step 3
Add flour slowly scraping the sides as needed mixing well.
Step 4
Refrigerate 8hrs. or over night.
Step 5
Flour surface flatten till 1/8 in. thick.Place on cookie sheet 1 in. apart.
Step 6
Brush with beaten egg white and sprinkles or frost instead.
Step 7
Bake 375 for 7-10 min.Done when slightly brown.Remove from cookie sheet.
I love these for cut outs with the kids for a Christmas tradition.With all different colored bowls of homeade frosting with paint brushes to color cookies.The kids love and nothing shows them more that you LOVE them!!
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Chef Tips and Tricks
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:
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In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.
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Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.
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Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.
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Enjoy!
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