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Salted Caramel Pretzel Thumbprint Cookies

Irresistible Salted Caramel Pretzel Thumbprint Cookies to Love

Indulge in these Salted Caramel Pretzel Thumbprint Cookies, a perfect blend of sweet and salty textures that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use unsalted butter for better control of sweetness.
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar Brown sugar can add extra flavor depth.
  • 2 eggs Room temperature for better mixing.
  • 2 TBSP honey Maple syrup can be an alternative.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract Pure vanilla enhances flavor.
  • dash salt Kosher salt is recommended.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use gluten-free blend for gluten-free version.
For the Topping
  • coarse sea salt Adds a salty contrast.
  • 2 cups broken pretzels Any pretzel variety works.
  • 14 oz dulce de leche Caramel sauce is a suitable alternative.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter and ⅔ cup of sugar together until fluffy and pale, around 3-5 minutes.
  2. Incorporate 2 room temperature eggs, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Gradually fold in 2 cups of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt to form a semi-firm dough.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop the dough and roll it into walnut-sized balls, then roll in broken pretzels before placing on the baking sheet.
  7. Press gently into the center of each ball to create a well for dulce de leche.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely and fill each well with dulce de leche.
  10. Sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for better texture. Refrigeration is crucial to maintain cookie shape.

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