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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Shortening
- 1 cup Margarine
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 8 cups Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Powdered cloves or Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Baking soda
- 1 1/3 cups Molasses
- 3/4 cup Boiling water
- 1/2 cup Warm water
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 35mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl sift sugar, flour, salt, and cloves (or cinnamon).
Step 2
Melt shortening and margarine together. Add molasses to melted mixture. Pour boiling water into a cup on top of baking soda and add to molasses mixture. Pour molasses mixture on top of sifted ingredients. Add warm water. Mix thoroughly until white flour is brown.
Step 3
Roll into 2 inch balls and place snugly together in ungreased glass dishes. Stab with a fork and bake at 325 F for 30-40 mins.
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
- 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
- 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup / 150g of flour
- 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
- Salted caramel
- Melted dark chocolate
METHOD:
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In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.
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Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.
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Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.
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Enjoy!
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