Caramel Macchiato Thumbprints

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Create a coffee shop favorite flavor in a delicious cookie with a cookie mix. from betty crocker.

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Steps

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Heat oven to 375f in large bowl , dissolve coffee powder in hot water.

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Stir in cookie mix , flour , butter , vanilla and egg until very soft dough forms.

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Shape dough into 1 1 / 2-inch balls.

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On ungreased cookie sheets , place balls 2 inches apart.

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Using thumb or handle of wooden spoon , make indentation in center of each cookie.

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Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.

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Cool 2 minutes.

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Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

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In small microwavable bowl , microwave caramels and milk uncovered on high 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds , stirring once , until caramels are melted.

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Spoon 1 / 2 teaspoon caramel into indentation in each cookie.

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Cool 15 minutes.

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In another small microwavable bowl , microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on high 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until chips can be stirred smooth.

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Drizzle chocolate over cookies.

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Let stand about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.

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Ingredients

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instant espresso coffee powder, hot water, sugar cookie mix, gold medal all-purpose flour, butter, vanilla, egg, caramels, milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, shortening