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Experience the rich flavors of Sticky Toffee Pudding Thumbprints, a delightful fusion of classic British sticky toffee pudding and thumbprint cookies. With a chewy, date-infused dough and a luscious toffee center, these indulgent treats are perfect for holidays, gifting, or any special occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

  • 12 ounces pitted dried Medjool dates
  • Boiling water (as needed)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup white sugar (for rolling)

For the Toffee Sauce:

  • 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

For the Cookie Dough:

  • 12 ounces pitted dried Medjool dates
  • Boiling water (as needed)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup white sugar (for rolling)

For the Toffee Sauce:

  • 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Notes

  • Make-Ahead Tip: Store unfilled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Fill just before serving.
  • Nutty Addition: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the dough for extra crunch.
  • Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the filled cookies for a decadent twist.
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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