Description
Thumbprint Appetizers with Pepper Jelly are a delightful blend of savory and sweet, perfect for any gathering. These buttery cookies, topped with vibrant pepper jelly, offer a burst of flavor in every bite. Easy to make and visually appealing, they will quickly become a go-to finger food for parties and casual get-togethers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- ½ cup pepper jelly (your choice of flavor)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press your thumb into each ball to create an indentation.
- Fill each thumbprint with pepper jelly without overfilling.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg