Thumbprint Kisses

This uses the basic thumbprint cookie recipe but you top it with a chocolate kiss instead of jam.

• Calories: 140 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• ¾ cup finely chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup light cream
• 20 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 30 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Cream the butter and sugar together. Add the egg yolks and vanilla and mix well. Mix in the flour then knead in the finely chopped walnuts. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.

Step 4

Roll chilled dough into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Make a thumbprint in the middle of each cookie.

Step 5

In a small pan over medium heat melt the caramels and the light cream together. Stir until smooth. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon o the caramel into the thumbprint of each warm cookie then top with a chocolate kiss.