Description
Coffee-toffee isn't just a fun tongue twister - it's also a great flavour pairing for this variation on the classic thumbprint cookie.
Ingredients
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Coffee-Toffee Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 cup toffee bits (also known as Heath or Skor bits)
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Caramel Filling:
- 18 soft caramels, unwrapped
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
Make the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350F, and line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and brown sugar on medium speed until well combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a second mixing bowl, combine the flour, espresso powder, baking powder, salt and toffee bits. Add to the wet ingredients, and beat on low speed until combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch round balls, and arrange on prepared baking sheets. Using your thumb, press a deep indent into the middle of each ball.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden-brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
Fill the Cookies:
- While the cookies are cooling, place the caramels and cream in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on High for 30 seconds, or until melted and smooth. (If necessary, continue to microwave in 10-second increments until the caramels are melted, stirring between bursts.)
- Spoon a small amount of caramel into the centre of each cookie. Let cool for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the caramel to set.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert