Ingredients for Orange Thumbprint Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- Shortening
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Orange Extract
- All Purpose Flour
- Cornstarch
- About ¼ cup orange marmalade (homemade or store-bought)
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How to Make Orange Thumbprint Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Use your thumb to create an indentation in the center of each cookie. Fill each indentation with about ½ teaspoon of orange marmalade.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
21g
Carbs
3g
