Indulge in the delightful harmony of coffee and milk, exquisitely blended in these delectable thumbprint cookies. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors, from the rich and robust coffee to the creamy and comforting milk. These cookies are a tribute to the classic combination, elevated with a touch of sophistication. Discover two irresistible variations: the traditional Coffee Thumbprints, featuring a rich coffee dough and a sweet and tangy raspberry filling, and the unique Coffee Caramel Thumbprints, boasting a caramel-infused dough and a velvety dulce de leche filling. Both variations promise an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
FESTIVE THUMBPRINTS
I never cared for jam-filled thumbprints, so I decided to fill them with frosting instead. This makes them easy to ship, which you can't do with the sticky jam filling. I sent these to my daughter while she was serving in Iraq, and they made the long haul in perfect condition. -Wendy Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Place sprinkles in a shallow bowl or bowls., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; dip tops in sprinkles. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press a deep indentation in center of each with your thumb. Bake until edges are light brown, 10-12 minutes. Using a wooden spoon handle, enlarge any indentations that may have narrowed or closed. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool., For filling, bring sugar, butter and milk to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add candy coating and vanilla; stir until smooth. Divide filling between 2 bowls. Using food coloring, tint filling in one bowl red and in the other bowl green. Spoon fillings into indentations; let stand until set.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PINEAPPLE THUMBPRINTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 4h
Yield about 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter, brown sugar and 1/3 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the egg, then the lemon juice. Reduce the mixer speed to medium low; mix in the dried pineapple, then the flour mixture until combined. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the crushed pineapple, cream cheese, the remaining 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, the vanilla and lemon zest in a bowl with a rubber spatula, breaking up any large pineapple pieces. Refrigerate until slightly firm, at least 30 minutes.
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls; arrange 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Indent each with the back of a floured 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon; brush with milk.
- Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are slightly puffed, 10 to12 minutes. Remove from the oven andre-indent; spoon in the filling. Return to the oven until lightly browned, 6 to 8 more minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets; transfer to racks to cool completely. Top with dried pineapple.
THUMBPRINTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 55m
Yield 72 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Beat the butter, granulated sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add half of the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, then mix in the remaining dry ingredients. Knead a few times by hand to bring the dough together.
- Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place about 1/2 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Make an indentation in the center of each ball with a small measuring spoon or the back of a pen. Fill each indentation with jam (a scant 1/8 teaspoon).
- Bake until the edges of the cookies are golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
ESPRESSO THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Chocolate cookies topped with espresso filling make a delicious dessert - perfect to serve a bunch.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 42
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt until dough forms.
- Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls about 2 inches apart. Press thumb or end of wooden spoon into center of each cookie, but do not press all the way to cookie sheet.
- Bake 7 to 11 minutes or until edges are firm. If necessary, quickly remake indentations with end of wooden spoon. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix whipping cream and instant coffee. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming and coffee is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Stir in liqueur. Cool about 10 minutes or until thickened.
- Spoon rounded 1/2 teaspoon espresso filling into indentation in each cookie. Top with crushed candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
CARAMEL MACCHIATO THUMBPRINTS
Prize-Winning Recipe 2009! Create a coffee shop favorite flavor in a delicious cookie. These cookies can be habit-forming-smile, smile.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, dissolve coffee powder in hot water. Stir in cookie mix, flour, butter, vanilla and egg until very soft dough forms.
- Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Using thumb or handle of wooden spoon, make indentation in center of each cookie.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and milk uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring once, until caramels are melted. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon caramel into indentation in each cookie. Cool 15 minutes.
- In another small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until chips can be stirred smooth. Drizzle chocolate over cookies. Let stand about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1/2 g
ESPRESSO THUMBPRINT COOKIES (COOKIE EXCHANGE QUANTITY)
Make your mark with coffee-flavored cookies. The shape is classic.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening, butter, cocoa, 1 tablespoon dry espresso, the vanilla and egg yolks with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until creamy. Stir in flour and salt.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Press thumb into center of each cookie to make indentation, but do not press all the way to the cookie sheet.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are firm. Quickly remake indentations with end of wooden spoon if necessary. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons dry espresso over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming and espresso is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Stir in liqueur. Cool until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Spoon rounded 1/2 teaspoon filling into indentation in each cookie. Top each cookie with 1/4 teaspoon crushed candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality coffee: The coffee flavor will shine through in these cookies, so it's important to use a good quality coffee that you enjoy drinking. A medium-roast coffee with a balanced flavor is a good choice.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Make the thumbprints deep enough: The thumbprints should be deep enough to hold the milk chocolate chips. If they're not deep enough, the chocolate chips will melt and spread out, making the cookies look messy.
- Don't overbake the cookies: The cookies are done baking when the edges are just starting to brown. If you overbake them, they'll be dry and crumbly.
Conclusion:
These coffee and milk thumbprints are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're soft and chewy with a rich coffee flavor and a sweet chocolatey center. Plus, they're made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these coffee and milk thumbprints a try. You won't be disappointed!
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