Gilded Thumbprint Cookies

By á-169300

Raise your cookie game to a higher level using this gorgeous gilded thumbprint cookie recipe which includes both a vanilla and chocolate variation. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 recipe chocolate or vanilla thumbprint dough (see notes)
• Crystal sugar
• Pecans
• Edible gold color mist
• Semisweet chocolate, melted
• White chocolate, melted
• Caramel sauce
• Edible glitter stars

Details

Servings 3
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from lhj.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.

Roll 3/4-inch balls of dough and place on baking sheets. Roll some balls in crystal sugar, if desired. Use your finger or a round 1/4 teaspoon to make an indentation in the center of each. Bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Re-indent centers and cool on pans.

Arrange pecans in a flat layer on a sheet of foil. Spray with gold color mist and allow to dry.

Fill thumbprints with a bit of melted chocolate or caramel sauce. Decorate with golden pecans or sprinkles as desired. Allow chocolate and caramel to set before storing. Keep airtight for up to 3 days.

Note:

Vanilla Thumbprint Dough:

•In a bowl whisk together 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teapoon salt. In another bowl beat 1/2 cup unsalted butter and1/2 cup sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 4 min. Beat in 1 large egg and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. On low speed, stir in flour mixture. Use dough immediately. Makes about 3 dozen thumbprints.

Note

Chocolate Thumbprint Dough:
•In a bowl whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. In another bowl beat 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 2/3 cup sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 4 min. Beat in 1 large egg yolk, 1 tbsp heavy cream, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. On low speed, stir in flour mixture. Use dough immediately. Makes about 3 dozen thumbprints.