Salted Dulce de Leche Thumbprint Cookies: Indulgent Homemade Treats
Delight in the rich flavors of Salted Dulce de Leche Thumbprint Cookies that are easy to make and irresistibly tasty.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Gradually add in the flour, cornstarch, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create an indentation.
- Fill each indentation with dulce de leche.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, consider toasting the butter before using.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing to maintain their texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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