Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies – 7 Ways

Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies Barefeet in the Kitchen

WEBDec 13, 2023 · When ready to make the cookies, preheat the oven to 350°F. Roll the dough into 1″ balls or use a 1″ scoop to place them onto …

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together the butter, sugar, flour and almond extract. Chill the dough for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Roll the dough into 1" balls or use a 1" scoop to place them onto a parchment or silicone lined baking sheet.
2. Press down on the top of each cookie and use your thumb to create a small indent. After all the indents are made, fill the indents with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
3. Bake for approximately 10 minutes. Remove from the oven before the cookies are browned. Let cool on the trays for 1-2 minutes and then remove to a wire cooling rack.
4. To make the glaze, add the almond extract to the powdered sugar and then slowly add the milk to this mixture. Stir constantly and stop adding milk when you reach the consistency of icing. It should drizzle off the tip of a spoon in a thin white stream. Not watery, but not thick either.

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Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies – 7 Ways + Video!

WEBDec 3, 2016 · Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand mixer on medium speed, cream butter and sugar together until smooth and …

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand mixer on medium speed, cream butter and sugar together until smooth and creamy (about 5-6 minutes). Mix in vanilla and beat until combined, scraping down the sides and the bottom of the bowl as needed. Turn mixer off then slowly add in cornstarch and flour. Turn mixer back on low and beat until the dough starts to crumble and clump together. If dough seems too wet - add more flour (1 tablespoon at a time up to 2 tablespoons). If dough is too wet, add 1-2 teaspoons milk. Turn mixer off and gather the dough with your hands to press the dough down and together while kneading and squishing the dough with your palms to form a big ball. This might take about 2 minutes. The warmth from your hands will soften the dough and form together. Pick off 1" pieces and roll and squish tightly into round cookie dough balls (you can roll them in granulated sugar for an extra crunch and sheen if desired) and place about 1.5" apart onto prepared baking sheets. M
3. Allow to dry on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wired cookie rack to cool completely. Fill with your favorite jam or decorate with choices below.
4. [b]Hershey's Kisses thumbprints:[/b] once the cookies are baked and hot out of the oven, immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center while the cookies are still warm. Do not move and allow to dry. The Hershey's Kiss will stick to the cookie once it is dry.

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Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies Recipe Wholefully

WEBOct 28, 2022 · Instructions. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper, set aside. In the bowl of a …

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper, set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in the vanilla and egg, and mix until combined.
3. Add in the flour and salt to the creamed butter mixture in two additions, mixing well until combined.
4. Fill a small saucer with granulated sugar. Form the dough into 1 tablespoon balls using a cookie scoop or your hands. Roll in the sugar, and then place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, placing cookies about an inch apart.

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