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Thumbprint Cookies – Hallongrottor Recipe

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Delight in these classic Swedish thumbprint cookies, known as Hallongrottor, featuring a buttery, tender dough filled with sweet and tangy raspberry marmalade. Perfect for teatime or a sweet snack, these cookies are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 200 g Butter (7 oz), room temperature
  • 265 g All-purpose flour (9.3 oz)
  • 90 g Granulated sugar (3.1 oz)
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 tsp Vanilla sugar or vanilla extract

Filling

  • 125 ml Marmalade or jam (½ cup), preferably raspberry

Instructions

  1. Bring Butter to Room Temperature: Take the butter out of the fridge and let it soften until it reaches room temperature to ensure smooth mixing.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (356°F) to get it ready for baking the cookies.
  3. Beat Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar or vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder, mixing them thoroughly.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until a smooth dough forms.
  6. Shape Dough Rolls: Divide the dough into two portions and roll each into a 15 cm (5.9 in) long log. Cut each roll into 15 equal pieces, totaling 30 pieces.
  7. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll each dough piece into a ball and place them on the sheet. For a tidier shape, place the balls inside small cupcake liners.
  8. Make Indentations: Use your thumb or the handle of a wooden spoon to press an indentation into the center of each dough ball.
  9. Add Marmalade Filling: Spoon about ½ teaspoon of marmalade or jam into each indentation carefully.
  10. Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the middle of the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
  11. Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your delicious Hallongrottor!

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the butter is fully softened but not melted.
  • Vanilla sugar can be substituted with vanilla extract if preferred.
  • You can use any fruit marmalade or jam, but raspberry is traditional.
  • Using cupcake liners helps maintain a neat shape but is optional.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for several days.

Keywords: Hallongrottor, thumbprint cookies, Swedish cookies, jam-filled cookies, butter cookies, raspberry marmalade cookies

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