Buttery Spice Fig Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Name: Buttery Spice Fig Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, unsalted at room temperature; 1/2 cup brown sugar dark, packed, divided; 1 large eggs separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose; 6 tablespoons ground flax seed divided; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup preserves fig

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, unsalted at room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar dark, packed, divided
1 large eggs separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
6 tablespoons ground flax seed divided
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground
⅛ teaspoon salt
1/2 cup preserves fig

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper or a baking mat.
3
Beat butter and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until creamy.
4
Add egg yolk and vanilla and beat until well mixed.
5
Mix together whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds, cream of tartar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in another bowl.
6
Slowly add the flour mixture to the batter and beat on low until just incorporated, scraping down the sides.
7
Put the egg white in a small bowl.
8
Add the remaining 1/4 cup each brown sugar and ground flaxseeds in a shallow dish and mix well.
9
Roll slightly rounded teaspoons of dough into balls.
10
Dip one ball at a time into the egg white and then roll in the sugar mixture.
11
Arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
12
Press your thumb (or index finger) into the middle of each cookie and spoon enough preserves (about 1/4 teaspoon) into the well to fill it up.
13
Bake the cookies in batches until set, about 16 minutes.
14
Cool a few minutes in the sheet.
15
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
16
Store in an air-tight container.

575

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, unsalted at room temperature, 1/2 cup brown sugar dark, packed, divided, 1 large eggs separated, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Buttery Spice Fig Thumbprint Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buttery Spice Fig Thumbprint Cookies

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