Cardamom Thumbprints

Cardamom Thumbprints recipe pinit

Thumbprint cookies are believed to have originated in Sweden and are traditionally filled with lingonberry jam.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 42 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 42 mins
Servings: 12 Calories: 2160
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, ground cardamom, and salt. Mix well.
  4. Gradually add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each dough ball.
  7. Fill each indentation with a teaspoon of jam.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g14%
Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
Sugars 12g
Protein 2g4%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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