Ingredients and Weight:
- Plain flour - 225g (1 1/2 cups)
- Unsalted butter, softened - 115g (1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon)
- Caster sugar - 75g (1/3 cup)
- Egg yolk - 1 large
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Raspberry jam, for filling - 200g (7 ounces)
- Icing sugar, for dusting - 50g (1/4 cup)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line two baking trays with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 5mm (1/4 inch).
- Cut out circles from the dough using a 6cm (2 1/2 inch) cookie cutter.
- Place the circles on the prepared baking trays.
- Use a smaller cookie cutter or a straw to cut out a hole in the center of each circle.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking trays for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To assemble the wreath cookies, spread a thin layer of raspberry jam onto the flat side of one cookie.
- Top with another cookie and press down gently.
- Repeat until all the cookies are assembled.
- Dust with icing sugar before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie:
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Festive and elegant
- Sweet and fruity
- Perfect for any occasion
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again."
- "I love the combination of the sweet dough and the tart jam. It's a perfect balance."
- "These cookies are so pretty. I'm impressed with how easy they were to make."
- "I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them."
- "I've never made thumbprint cookies before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out perfectly."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to measure the ingredients accurately.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more butter.
- Don't overbake the cookies.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before assembling.
