SHIRA'S CRANBERRY THUMBPRINTS
Orange-scented cranberries -- usually a seasonal relish -- get a spot on the dessert table in these two-bite cookies. The crunchy yellow cornmeal crust, brightened with orange zest, is a fitting match. Says Shira Bocar, "With the tart fruit, it makes a tasty little holiday package."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the cookies: Whisk together flour, cornmeal, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat butter and 1/4 cup sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add orange zest and egg yolk, and mix well. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, and mix until just combined.
- Lightly whisk egg white. Scoop 2 teaspoons dough, and roll into a ball. Dip into egg white, and roll in remaining 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar. Repeat with remaining dough; transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart, as you work. Gently press center of each ball with your thumb. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until pale golden, 15 to 17 minutes. Gently indent each cookie again using the handle end of a wooden spoon. Transfer sheets to wire racks, and let cool. (Cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 week.)
- Meanwhile, make the filling: Bring cranberries, water, sugar, and orange zest to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer, gently mashing cranberries, until thick and jamlike, 5 to 6 minutes. (If mixture is too thick, add a little water to thin.) Transfer to a bowl, and let cool completely. (Filling can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.)
- Spoon a small amount of filling into each cookie indentation.
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Gaurav Yadav
gaurav_yadav99@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I loved these cookies. The sweetness of the dough balanced out the tartness of the cranberries perfectly.
Tougieda Mallie
tougieda.mallie13@gmail.comThese cookies are a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Joshua Priscilla
priscilla@yahoo.comThese cookies are so good! I can't believe they're gluten-free.
sphamandla mhlongo
sphamandla.mhlongo58@yahoo.comI love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour. They're a little healthier than traditional cookies.
David Leon Smith silver
david-l@yahoo.comThese cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Idongesit Uwah
uwah.idongesit0@yahoo.comI'm going to try making these cookies with different types of berries. I think blueberries or raspberries would be delicious.
Dale Quin
dquin@gmail.comThese cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack. I love to have them with a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
Mensah Samuel
m_samuel29@gmail.comI love the tartness of the cranberries. They really add a nice flavor to these cookies.
Nazmus Rakib
n.r@gmail.comThese cookies are delicious, but they're very rich. I can only eat one or two at a time.
songs exports
es21@hotmail.comI had some trouble getting the dough to come together. I had to add a little extra flour.
Manjula Udekantha
manjulaudekantha@hotmail.comThese cookies are a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Hkdkhd Hdiigd
hkdkhdhdiigd5@yahoo.comI love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.
Hannah Schultz
hannahs87@gmail.comThese cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in baking.
byron Alfortish
alfortish-b60@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I loved these cookies. The sweetness of the dough balanced out the tartness of the cranberries perfectly.
SIMPLY VENUS
simply@gmail.comThese cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and perfect for any occasion.
Abubaker Khan
khan-abubaker@hotmail.co.ukI made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Puja Pariyar
p@hotmail.comThese cookies are so delicious and festive. I love the way the cranberries pop in my mouth.
Rajanish Thapa
r-t@yahoo.comI've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Niaz Malik
m.niaz@yahoo.comThese cranberry thumbprints were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.