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Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

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 features HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate Candies with an extra-special layer of melty ROLO® Creamy Caramels. The cookie has 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!

If you love these, try Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies for a different mix of flavors: HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolates, crunchy nuts and vanilla frosting. 

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
48 cookies
Prep:
25 Min.
Bake:
9 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.

Ingredients

  • 48
    HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates, divided
  • 20
    ROLO® Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, divided
  • 1 package
    brownie mix (13x9 family size)
  • 3 tsps
    water
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 Tbsps
    vegetable oil
  • 1 cup
    ground pecans (optional)
  • 2 tsps
    milk
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
Oven
Cookie Sheet
Mixing Bowl
Mixer
Measuring Cups
Wire Rack
Microwave-Safe Bowl
Microwave

Directions

Tip

Try rolling cookie dough balls in finely chopped coconut instead of nuts.

Tip

If the caramel mixture is too thick add 1 tsp of milk.

Additional questions?