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Cheesy Savory Thumbprint Cookies

Cheesy Savory Thumbprint Cookies with Bold Tomato Jam Delight

Delightful Cheesy Savory Thumbprint Cookies paired with bold tomato jam, perfect for gatherings and versatile for various diets.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened, margarine for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup White Cheddar Cheese finely grated, or sharp cheddar for a twist
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese or mozzarella
  • 1 each Deseeded Jalapeno finely chopped, adjust or omit for milder
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary finely chopped, or dried rosemary/thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons White Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 each Egg or flax egg/applesauce for vegan
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/4 cup Semolina or fine cornmeal
For the Bourbon Tomato Jam
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes any ripe variety
  • 1/4 cup Sugar or honey/agave
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust or omit for milder
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, or garlic powder
  • 1 each Sweet Onion diced, or shallots
  • 1 pinch Cumin or coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon or non-alcoholic whiskey

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Cream together the butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Blend in the cheeses, jalapeno, and rosemary, then mix in the egg.
  2. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and semolina. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the cheesy mixture until a cohesive dough forms.
  3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Form Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll the chilled dough into 1.5-inch balls and place them spaced apart. Press securely into each center with a thumb.
  2. Spoon Bourbon Tomato Jam into the indents of each thumbprint. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Cool on trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze unfilled dough balls for easier prep in advance. Avoid freezing baked cookies filled with jam.

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