Comments on: Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:06:25 +0000

In reply to Katie. Hi, Katie-- yes, that should work just fine!

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:29:56 +0000

Hi! Can I make the dough ahead of time, freeze it, then thaw it the day I’m ready for it?

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:11:10 +0000

In reply to Shoshie. Hi, Shoshie-- you can! Let me know how it turns out.

By: Shoshie

Shoshie — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:38:27 +0000

Hi!
Can I use caramel chips instead of the chewy caramels?

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:57:33 +0000

In reply to Maureen.

Hi, Maureen– they will be fine! The caramel can just thaw a little funny and possibly be a little “wet.” Don’t sweat it!

By: Maureen

Maureen — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:34:22 +0000

I made the mistake of not reading though the directions in its entirety before filling the center with caramel. Then I saw the note about only freezing un-filled cookies. What will happen if I freeze the cookies with the caramel? Will it change the texture?

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:03:47 +0000

In reply to Brianna Eldridge. Thanks so much, Brianna! I'm not sure why I didn't mention rolling the dough into smooth balls in the recipe, but you can see that's how I did it in the photos in the post. I've updated the recipe card now to make that clearer for others :)

By: Brianna Eldridge

Brianna Eldridge — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 01:13:59 +0000

This recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out great. I tripled this recipe with no issues. I made my own chewy soft caramel recipe to use as a filling and used Lindt salted dark chocolate for my drizzle. Super yummy and a great addition to my Christmas trays. They do require a bit of reshaping after baking as some of the cookies spread a bit in the oven. I recommend reshaping into smooth balls after scooping to get the best outcome & using a 1/2 tsp for the wells.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 21:01:20 +0000

In reply to Bob Janson Kelley. Thanks so much, Bob!

By: Bob Janson Kelley

Bob Janson Kelley — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:57:04 +0000

Lovely cookies! We did a side by side comparison with the inspiration and these certainly take the blue ribbon.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:43:47 +0000

In reply to Kelly. Hi, Kelly-- they should, yes! Just be careful when thawing since the caramel will get gooey.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:51:59 +0000

Do the cookies freeze nicely after baking?