Golden Apricot Rosemary Thumbprint Cookies: A Sweet Herbal Recipe
Sweet and savory dance together in these golden apricot rosemary thumbprint cookies that blend unexpected flavor profiles.
Herbs rarely steal the spotlight in desserts, but rosemary adds a distinctive herbal whisper to these delicate treats.
Delicate butter cookies cradle a bright apricot jam center, creating a perfect balance of richness and tanginess.
Each cookie offers a sophisticated twist on the classic thumbprint recipe, surprising palates with its elegant complexity.
The rosemary infuses a subtle pine-like essence that elevates the fruity apricot notes.
Crumbly, tender, and wonderfully aromatic, these cookies transform an ordinary afternoon into a gourmet experience.
Bake a batch and savor the delightful harmony of sweet and herbal flavors.
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Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: 151 kcal
Servings: 24
Apricot Rosemary Thumbprint Cookie Ingredients
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How to Bake and Fill Thumbprint Cookies
Grab a bowl and blend flour with a pinch of salt, creating a smooth foundation for your delightful cookies.
Combine softened butter with both white and brown sugars, beating until the mixture becomes airy and cloud-like.
Introduce egg yolk, vanilla, and finely chopped rosemary into the buttery blend, stirring until everything harmonizes beautifully.
Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms without overworking.
Roll dough into small balls, creating little rounds that will become your thumbprint bases.
Press a gentle thumb or back of a spoon into each cookie, forming a cozy well for sweet apricot filling.
Spoon vibrant apricot preserves into each cookie’s center, creating a gorgeous golden-orange jewel.
Slide cookies into a preheated oven, baking until edges turn golden and centers look beautifully set.
Let cookies rest on a rack, allowing them to transform into crisp, fragrant treats ready for delighted nibbling.
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Golden Apricot Rosemary Thumbprint Cookies
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 25 1x
Description
Rosemary thumbprint cookies blend sweet apricot jam with herbal notes from Mediterranean kitchens. Delicate pastry wrapped around tangy preserves creates a sophisticated dessert you’ll crave after one delightful bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120 grams) apricot jam
- 1 tbsp water
- ½ cup (100 grams) sparkling or granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Blend Dry Foundation: Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring thorough and uniform distribution of ingredients.
- Cream Butter Base: Whip butter with granulated and brown sugars until achieving a light, fluffy texture that resembles soft peaks.
- Integrate Flavor Components: Mix egg yolk, vanilla extract, and finely chopped rosemary into the creamed mixture, blending until seamlessly incorporated.
- Form Dough Structure: Delicately fold flour mixture into wet ingredients, mixing minimally to preserve a tender, delicate cookie consistency.
- Shape and Prepare Cookies: Craft uniform dough spheres, creating a gentle thumb indentation in the center of each cookie, preparing them for preserve filling.
- Fill and Decorate: Carefully nestle apricot preserve into the center of each cookie, ensuring a precise and even distribution of the fruity filling.
- Bake and Transform: Position cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and slide into a preheated oven, allowing them to golden and develop a rich, aromatic profile.
- Cool and Set: Remove cookies from the oven and transfer to a wire rack, permitting complete cooling to stabilize the preserves and harmonize the intricate flavor profile.
Notes
- Prevent Dough Overworking: Stir ingredients gently to maintain cookie’s soft, tender texture without developing tough gluten strands.
- Rosemary Intensity Control: Finely chop rosemary to distribute flavor evenly and prevent overwhelming herbal notes; adjust quantity based on personal preference.
- Preserve Selection Matters: Choose high-quality, thick apricot preserves with robust fruit flavor to enhance the cookie’s overall taste profile.
- Uniform Shaping Technique: Use consistent cookie size and thumb indentation depth to ensure even baking and attractive presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 43 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
Jenna Hartley
Founder & Recipe Creator
Expertise
Education
Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
Jenna is the heart of Picture Perfect Meals, turning simple ingredients into beautiful, easy‑to‑make dishes.
Growing up around family meals in Melbourne, she trained at Box Hill Institute and then perfected her pastry skills at William Angliss Institute. She loves mixing classic Australian flavors with fresh ideas to keep cooking fun and stress‑free.