Don't settle for just any thumbprint cookie recipe — it's time you took that classic treat to the next level. This caramel thumbprint cookies recipe highlights melt-in-your-mouth HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate Filled with Caramel Candies. The cookie is extra-special, too, with the texture and flavor of a chocolate brownie in cookie form, thanks to the addition of both HERSHEY'S Cocoa and HERSHEY'S Chocolate Syrup. These Caramel Thumbprint Cookies are perfect for a holiday celebration dessert, classroom parties or gifting! This style of cookie is iconic for a reason! These Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies uses HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolates or HERSHEY'S HUGS Candies, whichever you prefer or have on hand.
Heat oven to 350°F. Remove wrappers from caramel filled chocolates. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
Try rolling cookie dough balls in finely chopped coconut instead of nuts.
Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until set. Cool slightly; carefully press center of each cookie again with thumb or tip of spoon to make indentation. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
Place 18 caramel filled chocolates and milk in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at medium an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chocolates are melted and smooth when stirred. Spoon slightly rounded 1/4 teaspoon caramel mixture into each indentation. Lightly press chocolate in center of each cookie.
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