Caramel Pecan Thumbprint Cookies that You’ll Love!
Soft, chewy, nutty and irresistibly caramelly Caramel Pecan Thumbprint Cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 4 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Extra sugar for rolling
- 15 soft caramels or 1/2 cup caramel bits
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- MAKE THE COOKIE DOUGH: Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg yolk and vanilla. Mix in flour, salt, and cinnamon until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- SHAPE & BAKE: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in sugar, and place on a lined tray. Press the center with your thumb or a spoon. Bake for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden. Repress centers gently. Cool fully.
- MELT CARAMEL: Microwave caramels and cream in 20-second intervals until smooth. Spoon into cookie centers.
- TOP WITH PECANS: Sprinkle toasted pecans over caramel before it sets. Let stand until caramel firms.
Notes
- Dairy-free? Use plant butter and coconut caramels.
- Gluten-free blend works perfectly.
- Store airtight for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg