thumbprint cookies
Fun to make, these colorful sweet treats are perfect for the Holidays!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
14 Min
method
Bake
yield
24 cookies
Ingredients
- DOUGH
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large free-run egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- FILLING
- 1/3 cup jam, jelly or curd of your choice
How To Make thumbprint cookies
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Step 1In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; whisk well and set aside.
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Step 2In the bowl of a stand mixer, add butter and sugars. Process until the mixture is creamy using a paddle attachment. Add egg, orange zest and vanilla extract; process until incorporated.
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Step 3Add half of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until blended. Add the remaining half and process until well incorporated, scraping the sides of the bowl.
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Step 4Transfer the bowl to the fridge for 30 minutes and preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC
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Step 5Using a small ice cream scoop, portion the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll it tightly until nice and smooth. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Step 6Using thumb, knuckle, or the back of a small rounded ½ teaspoon, make an indentation in the center of each cookie. Fill them up with preferred jam, jelly or curd.
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Step 7Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 13 to 14 minutes or until the edges just start to turn golden.
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Step 8Remove from the heat and let the cookies cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 9To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://youtu.be/XvGlVOwF5jc
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Cookies
Tag:
#For Kids
Method:
Bake
Culture:
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