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Sourdough thumbprint cookies.

Sourdough Thumbprint Cookies

Kate Schat
Thumbprint cookies are a classic Christmas tradition that kids love to help with. We added sourdough to bump up the flavour.
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Prep Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 115 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 120 grams butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup sourdough starter or discard
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 300 grams all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Topping:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup raspberry or strawberry jam
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Cream butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add in sourdough starter, vanilla, and egg and mix until incorporated.
  • Add flour, baking powder, and salt into wet until just incorporated. Scrape sides of bowl to make sure everything is combined.
  • Cover dough with plastic and refrigerate for at least a few hours or up to 24 hours for long fermentation if desired.
  • In a clean small bowl, add ¼ cup granulated sugar.
  • Use a tablespoon and scoop out the dough and form into a tight little ball.
  • Roll ball into the sugar bowl until well covered.
  • When cookies are ready for baking, preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place ball on tray lined with parchment paper and using a spoon or thumb, press an indentation in center until cookie is rounded out. Do this for remainder of dough.
  • Add a teaspoon or so of jam in the indent for each cookie.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cookies are set.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can wait to dust with powdered sugar until ready to serve, as it will soak in some as the cookies sit.
  • Store on the counter in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 108IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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