Vegan Salted Caramel Coconut Thumbprint Cookies

These vegan thumbprint cookies are a delightful treat, featuring a chewy coconut base filled with rich salted caramel sauce. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without any animal products

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut oil, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut, plus extra for coating
• 1/4 cup vegan caramel sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

In a large bowl, cream together coconut oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth

Gradually add flour, shredded coconut, and salt, mixing until a dough forms

Roll dough into small balls, then roll each ball in shredded coconut to coat

Place balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each cookie

Fill each indentation with a small amount of vegan caramel sauce

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown

Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely