Thumbprint Cookies with Cherry Buttercream Frosting
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 72 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Thumbprint Cookies with Cherry Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, and mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
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Fill each indentation with cherry preserves.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
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Once the cookies have cooled, pipe or spread the cherry buttercream frosting into the indentations.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 1g2%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
