Description
Caramel Coconut Macaroon Thumbprints are a mouthwatering treat that combines chewy toasted coconut with a rich, gooey caramel center. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful cookies will have your friends and family clamoring for more. Easy to make with minimal ingredients, they not only taste fantastic but also look stunning on any dessert table. Get ready to impress with these irresistible bites!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine sweetened shredded coconut and all-purpose flour.
- Stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until well mixed; the mixture should be sticky.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, about two inches apart.
- Press your thumb gently into the center of each ball to create an indentation.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Once cooled slightly, fill each thumbprint with caramel sauce and let sit until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg