adverturefuls cookies – caramel thumbprint cookies (Edit recipe)

brownie batter cookie

1. follow my instructions for making brown butter cookies using chocolate protein powder, adding in cacao powder, & using dark chocolate chips as the add-ins.
2. refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.

blondie batter cookie

1. follow my instructions for making brown butter cookies using vanilla protein powder & using white chocolate chips + macadamia nuts as the add-ins.
2. refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.

baking cookies

1. using a small or medium cookie scoop, add a scoop of cookie dough to your hands, then roll into balls & evenly space out on a baking sheet.
2. bake cookies for 9-11 minutes.
3. allow to cool for 3-4 minutes, then press your thumb into the center of each cookie to create a divot for the caramel.

protein salted caramel + thumbprint filling

1. in a sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter & brown.
2. stir in remaining “protein caramel” ingredients (except the salted caramel protein powder + cottage cheese) & mix until everything is dissolved.
3. allow to cool, then using a food processor or immersion blender, add 1/2 cup protein salted caramel to your salted caramel protein powder + cottage cheese & puree.
4. add a small scoop of caramel mixture to each cookie.
5. melt dark chocolate & white chocolate, then drizzle on top of each cookie.
6. refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to set & enjoy!