Savory-Sweet Blackberry Sage Thumbprint Cookies
Transform your holiday baking with these uniquely delightful Blackberry-Sage Thumbprint Cookies. Combining the earthy aroma of dried sage with the rich sweetness of blackberry preserves, these cookies offer a flavor profile that is both unexpected and utterly delicious. Perfect for your Christmas cookie trays, they’ll surprise and delight everyone who tries them! The buttery cornmeal base creates a tender, crumbly texture that perfectly complements the fruity filling. Don’t miss out on adding this recipe to your baking repertoire this year!
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Servings
54
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
All-Purpose Flour
2 cups (sifted)
Yellow Cornmeal
2/3 cup (none)
Dried Sage
1 1/2 teaspoons (crushed)
Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon (none)
Butter
1 cup (softened)
Brown Sugar
1 cup (packed)
Egg Yolks
2 (none)
Lemon Zest
2 teaspoons (freshly grated)
Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 teaspoons (none)
Blackberry Preserves
3/4 cup (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, crushed dried sage, and baking powder. Set the mixture aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the packed brown sugar, beating until fully combined.
4
Incorporate the egg yolks, lemon zest, and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, and mix until well blended.
5
Gradually fold in the flour-cornmeal mixture, stirring until just combined to form a dough.
6
Shape the dough into 3/4 inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
7
Using your thumb, gently press a well into the center of each ball, leaving enough room to fill with preserves.
8
Spoon about 1/4 teaspoon of blackberry preserves into each indentation.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned.
10
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
2.3g
Fat
8g
Carbs
0.3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Savory-Sweet Blackberry Sage Thumbprint Cookies?
These are unique holiday cookies that combine a buttery cornmeal base with the earthy aroma of dried sage and the rich sweetness of blackberry preserves.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
This recipe requires 10 ingredients: all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, dried sage, baking powder, butter, brown sugar, egg yolks, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and blackberry preserves.
What is the calorie count for one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 54 calories.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How much all-purpose flour is used?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
What type of cornmeal is best for these cookies?
The recipe specifies using 2/3 cup of yellow cornmeal.
Is the sage used in this recipe fresh or dried?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 teaspoons of crushed dried sage.
How much butter is needed and what is its preparation?
You will need 1 cup of softened butter.
What kind of sugar is used in the dough?
The recipe uses 1 cup of packed brown sugar.
How many egg yolks are required?
You will need 2 egg yolks for this recipe.
Is there any citrus in these cookies?
Yes, the recipe includes 2 teaspoons of freshly grated lemon zest.
How much vanilla extract should I add?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
What type of preserves are used for the filling?
The filling consists of 3/4 cup of blackberry preserves.
How do I mix the dry ingredients?
Whisk together the flour, yellow cornmeal, crushed dried sage, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
How should I combine the butter and sugar?
Cream the softened butter until smooth and fluffy, then gradually add the packed brown sugar while beating until fully combined.
When do I add the egg yolks and flavorings?
Incorporate the egg yolks, lemon zest, and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well blended.
How do I incorporate the flour into the wet mixture?
Gradually fold in the flour-cornmeal mixture, stirring until just combined to form a dough.
What size should the dough balls be?
Shape the dough into 3/4 inch balls.
How far apart should I place the cookies on the baking sheet?
Place the dough balls about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
How do I make the thumbprint indentation?
Using your thumb, gently press a well into the center of each ball, leaving enough room for the preserves.
How much filling goes into each cookie?
Spoon about 1/4 teaspoon of blackberry preserves into each indentation.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are done?
The cookies are finished when the bottoms are lightly browned.
What is the cooling process for these cookies?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each cookie has approximately 2.3 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each cookie?
There are 8 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content of these cookies?
Each cookie provides about 0.3 grams of protein.
What makes the texture of these cookies unique?
The buttery cornmeal base creates a tender, crumbly texture that complements the fruity filling.
Are these cookies suitable for Christmas cookie trays?
Yes, they are described as perfect for Christmas cookie trays and holiday baking.
Should the baking sheets be greased?
No, the instructions specify using ungreased baking sheets.