Once you've tasted these, you'll never forget ......
Almond Thumb-print Cookies
(adapted from @theboywhobakes.co.uk)
Ingredients:
300g plain flour
75g almond flour
½ tsp salt
160g castor sugar
200g unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
½ tsp vanilla extract
Jam – any
Method:
1. Mix flours together with salt in a large bowl and keep aside.
2. Beat in the butter and sugar with an electric mixer for 2-3 mins till pale and creamy.
3. Add egg, vanilla extract and beat till fully combined.
4. Add in the flour mixture and mix on low speed for a few mins till a dough is formed. Do not overwork the dough.
5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and use hands to gently form the dough into a ball.
6. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and wrap with clingfilm before putting in the fridge to firm up for half an hour or till you’re ready to make cookies.
7. Divide dough into equal balls and form each ball in your hands and press with your thumb to create the print.
8. Fill the print hole with jam of your choice.
9. Place the cookies onto baking sheets and refrigerate for at least 15 mins.
10. Meantime, line a few baking sheets with greaseproof paper and preheat the oven to 160 deg C (or 140C for fan ovens).
11. Once ready to bake, take out the cookies from the fridge and bake for 15-18 mins till golden on the edges.
12. Let cookies cool in the trays before transferring to rack to cool completely. ENJOY!
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