Cardamom and Fig Thumbprint Cookies

Cardamom and Fig Thumbprint Cookies

Exotic cardamom and sweet fig jam are a unique twist on the cookie plate staple: thumbprint cookies.  Making a thumbprint in each cookie and filling with jam is super fun for young bakers.  This recipe was developed in partnership with Orchard Choice California Fig Spreads.
Servings
40 servings
Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
Passive time
1 hour

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cardamom, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
  3. Combine butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla and mix until combined. Add flour mixture and stir until thoroughly mixed.
  4. Scoop cookies by the tablespoonfull onto the prepared baking sheets leaving about 1 inch of space between each. Press your clean thumb into the top center of each cookie, making a deep depression.
  5. Fill each depression with fig jam. If desired, chill cookies for 1 hour before baking.
  6. Bake at 350°F until the edges just begin to brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes then dust with powdered sugar.

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