Description
Caramel Coconut Macaroon Thumbprints are irresistible bite-sized treats that combine chewy coconut with a luscious caramel center. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies bring sweetness and joy to your gatherings, leaving everyone wanting more. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll create a dessert that’s sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded coconut, condensed milk, flour, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and form it into balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
- Press your thumb gently into each ball to create an indentation.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Once slightly cooled, drizzle warm caramel sauce into each thumbprint well and allow to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg