Mincemeat Thumpbrints
These mincemeat thumbprint cookies are a fun and festive addition to your Christmas dessert menu. Great for cookie exchanges or when guests pop over.
Ingredients
- 1 stick and ½ a tablespoon (125gms) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (110 gms) granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 & ½ cups (225gms) plain flour
- ¼ cup fruit mincemeat
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C/160°C fan forced).
- Cube the butter.
- Add the sugar to the cubed butter. Cream together until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla to the butter. Mix well.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together.
- Add to the flour to the butter mix. Mix well.
- Roll 1 tablespoon size pieces (20gms) of dough into balls. Place on the baking tray.
- Press a thumbprint into each dough ball. Fill each print with mincemeat.
- Bake for approx 15 mins until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool and enjoy!
Notes
Fruit mincemeat:
You can use homemade or store-bought fruit mincemeat for this recipe.
Storage:
These thumbprint cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 16mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 13IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
Nutritional Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate based on an online database. The nutritional content of ingredients may vary by brand. If you require accurate nutritional information, you should calculate this based on the specific brands and products you are using.
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