Sunday, March 4, 2012

Lemon Scented Thumbprint Cookies

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March 20th will be the first day of Spring.  With the warm temperature in L.A., I feel like Spring has arrived…last month.  Smile with tongue out  Anyhow, these Lemon Scented Thumbprint Cookies gave me the same feeling that Spring has arrived.  I love the colors of the jams and curds that sit of top of the cookies.  Vibrant, vivid, and very delightful.  They just put a smile on my face.  Smile

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I filled these Lemon Scented Thumbprint Cookies with some home made Meyer Lemon curds (recipe here), orange marmalade and raspberry preserves.  I’ll shared the orange marmalade and raspberry preserves recipe in future posts.  If you have your own favorite recipes, by all means go for it.  Otherwise, using store bought jams are just as good.  But I have to tell you though, the curds and and preserves are really easy to make and they taste wonderful. 

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These cookies are fun to make.  It’s a great time to get the kids into the kitchen to help rolling and pressing the dough, too.  To make the indentation for the filling, I’ve tried using the back of a wooden spoon and a measuring teaspoons.  But nothing works better than my thumb!  Dah…these are called thumbprint cookies for a reason, I was thinking out loud!  Smile with tongue out  Silly me.

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Good Luck and Happy Baking!






Lemon Scented Thumbprint Cookies (Printable Recipe)
(Filled with Raspberry Preserve, Meyer Lemon Curd and Orange Marmalade)


4 dozens
1/2 cup raspberry preserve (or Meyer Lemon Curd, or Orange Marmalade)
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with silpats or parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.  Set aside. 

In the bowl of the stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment (or in a large bowl using an electric mixer), beat the butter and sugar at medium high speed until light and creamy. Beat in the egg yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla. Turn mixer to low, add the flour mixture in 2 additions and beat until just combined. Gather the dough together into a ball.

Form dough into 1-inch balls. Place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing 1-inch apart. Lightly flour your thumb and gently press the center of each dough ball. Fill each indentation with 1/2 teaspoon of the curd/jam. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on the edges.
Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.



26 comments:

  1. Beautiful picture - these sound wonderful!

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  2. Thank you, Jenn. These are very easy to make, too. I'm glad you like them. Have a wonderful day.

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  3. These look amazing. Totally making and EATING them!

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks, sécia. I'm glad you like them. :) These were so good...a batch is gone in no time.

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  4. Is spring really almost here? I adore thumbprint cookies (and you know already how much I like citrus) - these are happy little things.

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    1. I know....Spring and Summer are going to be here before we know it! :) I should re-name these to Sun Shine Cookies. They really brighten up the day and put a smile on my face.

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  5. It's felt like spring here for weeks...these look like little gems...I'm sure the taste like them too.

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    1. Thanks, Bo. I couldn't agree with you more. These cookies are taste of gems and sun shine.

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  6. Thumbprint cookies...This is a mom-&-daughter favorite. We will surely have fun in the kitchen this weekend! Thanks!

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    1. Thanks, MyFudo. I'm glad this is your family's favorite too. Have fun baking.

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  7. yum, I think I would make mine all lemon curd filled, then not share them!

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    1. LOL...I love your thinking! But it's too dangerous not to share cos I really have no problem finishing the whole batch all by myself. hehehe...have fun baking.

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  8. What a beautiful cookie. Perfect for spring and Easter! Come visit us this week. We have some wonderful things going on.

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    1. Thank you CarilinaHeartStrings. That's so sweet of you. I'm going to stop by right after this to see what's cooking. :)

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  9. I really can't wait until the spring even though this winter wasn't too cold here in NY. Love your cookie recipe. They sound so delicious and look gorgeous as usual!

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    1. Thank you for your sweet comment, Yi. LA's weather is just crazy. We hit mid 90's last weekend and it's now down to low 50's these 2 days. Oh well, I shouldn't complaint since I can still enjoy the beach in the middle of winter. hehehe....

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  10. it was very nice to catch up on your posts, your creations are magical. Thank you for visiting me at mangiabella, it means so much. WIshing you a most glorious weekend

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    1. Nice to have you visiting as well, My Dear Friend! :) Hope you're doing well and I wish you a wonderful weekend.

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  11. I really want to try this recipe!!! Can you tell me how much kilograms have 2 sticks of butter? Thank you!

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    1. Hi Karina, sorry for the late reply. 2 sticks of butter equals 8 oz, which is 226.8 grams. Hope that helps. Wish you a wonderful weeknd.

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    2. Thank you Amy! I will try this recipe.

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    3. You're very welcome, Karina. Have fun baking. :)

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  12. Hi Amy,
    This is a wonderful way to welcome spring. Your Lemon Scented Thumbprint Cookies will soon be served on my patio! Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Happy St. Patrick's Day and Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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    1. Thank you, Miz Helen. I always appreciate that you host the linky party and visiting my blog. Hope these Lemon Scented Thumbprint cookies will bring you a little sense of Spring. Have a great weekend and Happy St Patrick's Day.

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  13. Yum yum!!! Lemon cookies always rock! These look beautiful! I will try to make them next week! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Thank you. Hope you'll like these little cookies as much as my family does. Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend. Have fun baking. :)

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