Discover the Timeless Charm of Thumbprint Cookies: A Delightful Recipe
Indulge in the delightful tradition of baking Thumbprint Cookies, a beloved treat cherished by many for generations. With their irresistibly delicious jam-filled centers, these cookies are also affectionately known as Jam-Filled Butter Cookies or Polish Tea Cookies. Their exquisite taste and charming appearance make them a perfect sweet gift for your loved ones or guests.
If you've been searching for a delightful homemade gift, look no further. These cookies offer a delightful combination of visual appeal and exceptional taste, without the need for elaborate icing decorations.
After experimenting with various recipes, I've perfected my own version to ensure these cookies maintain their delightful shape and texture. Say goodbye to flat cookies and embrace the joy of baking these delightful treats."
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Jam Filled Butter Cookies, Thumbprint Cookies
Ingredientes:2½ cups of all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon extract or citrus zest (optional)
½ cup preserves
For nut coating (optional)
½ cup toasted and finely chopped nuts
1 egg white for decoration
Chocolate Drizzle
¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate melted
Preparation:
1. Lightly grease a cookie sheet. Mix flour and salt and set aside. In a bowl, cream together butter, and sugar for about two minutes until creamy then add egg and extract. Mix until well blended.
2. Mix in flour a little at a time until a soft dough formed. The dough will be soft, refrigerate for 1 hour or until the dough is hard enough to form. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
3. Place balls 2 inches apart onto a cookie sheet. Use your thumb or the back of a ½ teaspoon measuring spoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie. Fill the hole with about ½ teaspoon of preserves (Jam).
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven to 350°F (175°C) or until golden brown on the bottom. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. Melt chocolate and with the help of a fork or tip #2 drizzle over cookies in zigzag form.
To make rolled-in nuts cookies:
a) Place nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until nuts are light brown in color. Let cool completely then chop finely. Toasting the nut is optional.
b) Follow steps #1-2 above, BUT before placing in the tray, whisk an egg white until frothy and dip balls of dough in it first, then roll in a plate of chopped nuts. Place balls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
c) Continue with step #3 and 4. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the cookies have been set and the nuts have lightly browned.
Yield: 36 - 1-inch cookies.
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