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Tahini Thumbprints Cookies With Dulce de Leche

Tahini Thumbprints Cookies With Dulce de Leche
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Tahini Thumbprints Cookies With Dulce de Leche are buttery, nutty cookies with a tender crumb and luscious caramel-like filling. This recipe blends the rich earthiness of tahini with creamy dulce de leche, creating a soft yet flavorful cookie perfect for any occasion, from cozy tea times to festive celebrations.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Tahini
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Filling

  • About 1/2 cup Dulce de Leche

Optional Toppings

  • Flaky Sea Salt, for sprinkling
  • Melted Dark Chocolate, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer. Blend in tahini and vanilla extract until smooth, then incorporate the egg yolk. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a soft, pliable dough.
  2. Shape and Make Thumbprints: Roll the dough into uniform balls roughly 1 inch in diameter. Place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, gently press into the center of each dough ball to create a shallow well for the filling.
  3. Bake to Golden Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the interior remains tender. Avoid overbaking to preserve softness.
  4. Fill with Dulce de Leche: While the cookies are still warm but slightly cooled, spoon a generous dollop of dulce de leche into each thumbprint cavity, allowing it to spread and sink in gently.
  5. Optional Finishing Touches: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the dulce de leche to enhance the sweet-salty contrast or drizzle melted dark chocolate for added decadence. Let the cookies cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter and egg yolk for smooth mixing and ideal texture.
  • If dough is too soft, refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to ease shaping.
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform-sized cookies to ensure even baking.
  • Do not overfill dulce de leche to prevent overflow during baking.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness and freshness.

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Keywords: tahini cookies, thumbprint cookies, dulce de leche, nutty cookies, caramel filled cookies, easy cookie recipe

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