Introduction:
Ever noticed how dimples make a smile more memorable? These soft, thumbprint-style cookies carry that same charm—each one a sweet surprise with a “secret center.” Inspired by the idea that dimples hide more than meets the eye, these cookies conceal delightful fillings inside their gentle indentations. They’re as mysterious and lovable as the dimples that inspired them!
Ingredients:
For the cookie base:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
For the dimple filling (choose one or mix and match):
Fruit jam (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
Melted dark chocolate
Salted caramel sauce
Lemon curd
Optional toppings:
Chopped nuts
Shredded coconut
Sea salt flakes
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract; beat until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
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