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Lavender apricot thumbprint cookies

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Craft delicate thumbprint cookies, marrying fragrant lavender with bright apricot. Our recipe guides a perfectly soft, chilled dough, ensuring sublime texture.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour: 1 ¾ cups
  • Unsalted butter: ½ cup (1 stick), softened
  • Granulated sugar: ½ cup
  • Large egg yolk: 1
  • alcohol-free vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Culinary lavender: 1 ½ teaspoons, finely crushed
  • Salt: ¼ teaspoon
  • Apricot preserves: ½ cup

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, vanilla powder, and finely crushed culinary lavender until well combined.
  2. Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Once chilled, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Using your thumb or the back of a measuring spoon, make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie ball. Fill each indentation with about ½ teaspoon of apricot preserves.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The preserves will be bubbly.
  5. Step 5: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or refrigerate for longer enjoyment, up to a week.
  • To gently warm and re-soften the preserves while releasing the aromatic lavender, briefly heat cookies in a low oven (250°F/120°C) for 5 minutes, or microwave for 10-15 seconds.
  • These elegant cookies are a perfect pairing for your afternoon tea or coffee, and truly delightful when served as a light dessert alongside a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
  • For the most vibrant lavender flavor without any grittiness, ensure your culinary lavender is very finely crushed; you can even grind it with a tablespoon of the granulated sugar to ensure even distribution and a superior aroma.

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