Super Easy Coconut Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
Our Coconut Thumbprint Cookies Recipe encapsulates the essence of tropical paradise in every delectable bite. Baking these cookies isn't just about crafting treats; it's about sharing a taste of joy and simplicity with those around you. From cozy gatherings to solo indulgence, these cookies promise to evoke smiles and create cherished memories. So, whisk, create, and enjoy the magic of baking that brings comfort and delight to your kitchen.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 oven
- parchment paper
- 1 spoon
Ingredients
- 113 gam unsalted butter, cold but softened
- 75 gam powdered sugar
- 150 gam all purpose flour
- 50 gam desiccated coconut
- 2 T jam, room temperature
For Version 1
- 1 egg whisked
- 1 T water
- 25 gam desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 C. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Add all purpose flour and desiccated coconut and mix with a spoon until fully incorporated. If you find it difficult to mix the dough with a spoon, you can use an electric beater.
- Divide the dough into 22 equal sized balls.
Version 1
- Dip a ball of dough into the egg wash and roll it in desiccated coconut. Repeat this step for half of the dough.
- Refrigerate the remaining dough while the first batch bakes.
- Flatten each piece of dough between your palms until it is about 3/4 inch thick.
- Place the flattened pieces on the prepared cookie sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each cookie.
- With the back of a wooden spoon, make slight hollows in the centre of each cookie.
- Fill each hollow with about 1/8 tsp of jam.
- Bake for about 18 minutes until the cookies are golden brown on top.
Version 2
- Take the remaining dough out of the refrigerator and flatten each piece between your palms until it is about 3/4 inch thick.
- Place the flattened pieces on the prepared cookie sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each cookie.
- With the back of a wooden spoon, make slight hollows in the centre of each cookie.
- Fill each hollow with about 1/8 tsp of jam.
- Bake for about 13 minutes until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
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Notes
- The dough's coconut undertones lend a tropical flavor that beautifully complements the jam.
- Experiment with different jam flavors to create an array of delightful combinations.
- Chilling the dough before shaping helps maintain the cookies' structure while baking.