Irish Whiskey Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

Name: Irish Whiskey Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES:; 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened; 1/3 cups Granulated Sugar; 1/3 cups Light Brown Sugar, Packed; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 teaspoon Irish Whiskey; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/2 cups Semi Sweet Miniature Chocolate Chips, Frozen; FOR THE FILLING:; 11 ounces, weight Vanilla Caramels, Unwrapped; 3 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream; 2 Tablespoons Irish Whiskey; Ground Sea Salt

Servings: persons

FOR THE COOKIES:
1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
1/3 cups Granulated Sugar
1/3 cups Light Brown Sugar, Packed
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Irish Whiskey
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1/2 cups Semi Sweet Miniature Chocolate Chips, Frozen
FOR THE FILLING:
11 ounces, weight Vanilla Caramels, Unwrapped
3 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
2 Tablespoons Irish Whiskey
Ground Sea Salt

1
For the cookies:
2
Preheat oven to 350 F.
3
In a large bowl cream the butter and sugars on medium speed, for 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and whiskey and mix for 1 minute. Slowly add the flour and on low-speed mix just until the majority of the flour is incorporated. Using a spatula, mix in the mini chocolate chips.
4
Roll dough into 24 equal sized balls, around 1 1/2-inches wide, and place them about 2 inches apart on Silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheets. Using your thumb, make an indentation in the middle of each cookie. Bake for 10 minutes, or just until the bottom edges of the cookies start turning a golden brown. Remove from oven.
5
After removing the cookies from the oven, use the back of a spoon to reinforce the indentation in each cookie. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, before removing to a cooling rack.
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For the filling:
7
Melt the caramels into the cream, in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. This will take several minutes, so be patient. Your arm will definitely get a workout.
8
Take the caramel off of the heat and add the whiskey. Be very careful-the caramel will bubble up with the addition of the whiskey. Hot caramel is like liquid lava when it hits your skin.
9
With a spoon, or a decorating bottle, fill the indentation of each cookie with caramel, and then top with a bit of the ground sea salt. Allow the cookies to rest for several hours before placing in an airtight container, with waxed paper between each layer of cookies.

1142

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE COOKIES:, 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened, 1/3 cups Granulated Sugar, 1/3 cups Light Brown Sugar, Packed, and more.

Yes, Irish Whiskey Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!