Description
Indulge in these irresistible thumbprint appetizers, featuring a buttery dough filled with sweet and spicy pepper jelly. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized treats will have your guests clamoring for more. With their stunning presentation and delightful flavor combination, they’re sure to become a favorite at gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup pepper jelly (sweet or spicy)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the cold butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until smooth.
- Add Flour: Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
- Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape Thumbprints: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Create an indentation in each ball using your thumb.
- Add Pepper Jelly: Fill each thumbprint with about half a teaspoon of pepper jelly.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer (20g)
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg