Description
Turtle Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines soft, buttery dough with rich chocolate and gooey caramel, all topped with a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy afternoons, these cookies create unforgettable memories as the warm aroma fills your kitchen. Easy to make, they offer a delicious blend of flavors and textures that will leave everyone reaching for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- Sea salt flakes to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared sheets; make an indentation with your thumb in each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; fill each thumbprint with warm caramel sauce immediately after baking.
- Sprinkle with sea salt before cooling completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg