Description
Rosemary-infused sparkly apricot thumbprint cookies blend Mediterranean charm with sweet sophistication. Delicate herbs and fruity jam create an irresistible combination that welcomes you into a world of delightful culinary exploration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cookie Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (225 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
Secondary Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 grams) apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ cup (100 grams) sparkling or granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Create a smooth, homogeneous mixture by whisking flour and salt in a medium mixing vessel, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Using an electric mixer or sturdy whisk, blend butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture transforms into a pale, airy consistency with soft peaks.
- Incorporate egg yolk, introducing delicate rosemary and vanilla extract, stirring until the ingredients meld seamlessly and release an aromatic fragrance.
- Tenderly fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, gently stirring with a spatula to maintain the delicate texture, stopping precisely when ingredients are fully integrated.
- Form the dough into a compact ball, wrap in plastic film, and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to allow flavors to harmonize and enhance structural integrity.
- Preheat the oven, preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner to prevent potential sticking.
- Roll chilled dough into small, uniform spheres, creating a gentle indentation in each cookie’s center using your thumb or the back of a rounded utensil.
- Fill each thumbprint cavity with vibrant apricot preserves, ensuring a generous yet measured application.
- Bake until edges acquire a subtle golden hue, signaling perfect doneness and promising a delectable, crisp exterior.
Notes
- Swap rosemary with other herbs like thyme or lavender for a unique flavor twist that complements the sweet apricot jam.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and ensure a more compact, beautifully structured cookie.
- For gluten-free guests, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the delicate texture and taste.
- Enhance the apricot flavor by adding a small amount of almond extract to the dough, creating a deeper, more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg