Ah! Now that makes more sense — you’re probably referring to “Mini Dumb Caves Cookies”, which might be a playful or misheard name for a cookie recipe that looks like mini caves (maybe filled with jam, chocolate, or nuts). This sounds similar to thumbprint cookies or cave cookies — small round cookies with a “dip” or “cave” in the center filled with something sweet.
Let’s roll with that and give you a fun and tasty recipe idea:
🍪 Mini “Cave” Cookies (aka Dumb Caves Cookies – Fun Version)
These are buttery cookies with little “caves” in the middle filled with jam, chocolate, or whatever your heart desires.
📝 Ingredients:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp salt
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Optional: ½ cup finely chopped nuts (for rolling)
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Fillings: jam (raspberry, apricot, strawberry), Nutella, caramel, lemon curd, etc.
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Make Dough:
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Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add vanilla extract.
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Mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
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Chill for 15–30 minutes if dough is too soft to handle.
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Shape Cookies:
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Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
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If desired, roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
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Make the “Caves”:
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Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to press a deep indent in the center of each cookie — like a mini cave!
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Fill the indent with ½ tsp of your favorite filling (jam, Nutella, etc.).
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Bake:
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are just golden.
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Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Optional Glaze (for extra sweetness):
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Mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tsp milk or lemon juice.
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Drizzle over cooled cookies.
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💡 Tips:
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For chocolate lovers: Fill after baking with melted chocolate or ganache.
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Want crunch? Add crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs to the filling.
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Get creative with color by using bright fruit preserves or colored icing.
📛 Why “Dumb Caves”?
If you or someone gave these cookies a silly name like “Dumb Caves,” embrace it — it’s memorable and fun! Food doesn’t always need a fancy name to be delicious.
