Recipe- Almond Thumbprints with Fig Jam
This year at Binya, we’re looking to elevate all of our Christmas goodies. Some homemade almond thumbprints with the added fig jam that we have in store is sure to do the trick! These cookies have a rich almond flavor that is nearly irresistible, and the fig jam will add that much needed sweetness to every bite. It will definitely be a holiday fave that you go back to every year. Plus, you can grab a delicious jar of fig jam right from Binya!
These cookies are easy and don’t take much time at all, so don’t worry about the process, because its easy as almond thumbprints! Christmas is such a beautiful time of year, but we know it can also be kind of stressful getting everything together. These should be a fun and simple addition. As an added bonus, Santa will also love these.
This recipe was found from: https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/almond-thumbprints-with-fig-jam
What You’ll Need:
2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup fig jam - find it at Binya!
Confectioner's sugar, for dusting (optional)
To Combine:
Heat the oven to 350° and line two baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose and almond flours, baking soda, and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fit with a paddle attachment and set on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat to incorporate. Reduce the mixer's speed to low and blend in the flour mixture one-third at a time.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times. Scoop a level tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a ball. Place on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the balls 2 inches apart.
Use the back of a teaspoon to make a deep divot in the center of each dough ball. Spoon fig jam into each.
Bake the cookies until set and lightly golden on the bottom, turning them once halfway through about 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
We’re super excited about these cookies come Christmas, and we’re sure they’re going to make great use of this scrumptious fig jam that we have in store. They’re simple, fast, and unbelievably delicious for the short amount of time they take. The fig gives the rich almond flavor a burst of fruity goodness, and they work very well together.
These holidays are sure to be very tasty ones, and we hope these cookies will make for great gifts, family desserts, or a delicious snack for Santa! Just don’t forget the milk.
Grab all your Christmas essentials at Binya this year. We’ve got tons of fig jam, Christmas platters, and more. We can’t wait for the holidays to roll around, and we’re sure you’re antsy too!
