Susan's Thimble Cookies
By MPozzobon
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 separated eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- jam or chocolate filling (optional)
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Cream together 2/3 cup butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Beat until fluffy with electric mixer.
Step 2
Separate yolks and whites of two eggs, and add egg yolks to cream mixture. Add 1 tsp vanilla and 2 1/2 tsp salt, then beat well. Gradually add 1/2 cup flour, mixing well.
Step 3
Shape into 3/4 inch balls, dip balls into slightly beaten egg whites, then roll in 3/4 cup of finely chopped walnuts. Press down in centre with thumb. Cook 15-17 minutes in a 350 degree F oven.
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
- 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
- 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup / 150g of flour
- 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
- Salted caramel
- Melted dark chocolate
METHOD:
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In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.
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Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.
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Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.
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Enjoy!
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