Orange and Pine Nut Thumbprint Cookies

Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Orange and Pine Nut Thumbprint Cookies
50 min.
24
110kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Orange and Pine Nut Thumbprint Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! These cookies are not only dairy-free but also bursting with the vibrant essence of orange, making them a refreshing addition to your dessert table. With a delightful combination of sweet honey, zesty orange juice, and crunchy pine nuts, each bite offers a unique texture and flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Ready in just 50 minutes, this recipe yields 24 scrumptious cookies, making it ideal for gatherings, parties, or simply to enjoy at home. Each cookie is a mere 110 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. The process of creating these thumbprint cookies is as enjoyable as eating them; from mixing the fluffy dough to rolling the cookies in the honey mixture and pine nuts, it’s a fun activity for bakers of all ages.

As you bake, your kitchen will fill with the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked cookies, enticing everyone around. Once baked to perfection, these cookies are topped with a luscious dollop of orange marmalade, adding a sweet and tangy finish that complements the nutty crunch. Whether you’re serving them at a festive gathering or enjoying them with a cup of tea, these Orange and Pine Nut Thumbprint Cookies are sure to impress and satisfy!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  egg yolk 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons honey 
  • tablespoon orange juice 
  • 0.3 cup orange marmalade 
  • teaspoon orange zest grated
  • 0.8 cup pinenuts finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
  2. Place pine nuts in small bowl. In another small bowl, mix honey and orange juice until well blended. Set aside.
  3. In medium bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in orange peel, vanilla and egg yolk until well blended. On low speed, beat in flour and salt until dough begins to stick together.
  4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. If necessary, flour hands for easier handling.
  5. Roll balls in honey mixture, then roll in pine nuts.
  6. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. With thumb, make indentation in center of each cookie.
  7. Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set and edges are golden brown.
  8. Remove parchment paper with cookies from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Fill each cookie with 1/2 teaspoon marmalade.
  9. Remove cookies from paper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories110kcal
Protein4.62%
Fat55.28%
Carbs40.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.47
Glycemic Load
4.04
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.9069565469804%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.08mg
Naringenin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:109.54kcal
5.48%
Fat:6.94g
10.68%
Saturated Fat:1.08g
6.73%
Carbohydrates:11.33g
3.78%
Net Carbohydrates:11g
4%
Sugar:6.63g
7.36%
Cholesterol:8.1mg
2.7%
Sodium:72.01mg
3.13%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.3%
100%
Protein:1.3g
2.61%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.6%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.93%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.77%
Vitamin A:185.03IU
3.7%
Copper:0.07mg
3.47%
Phosphorus:34.37mg
3.44%
Selenium:2.29µg
3.26%
Folate:12.72µg
3.18%
Magnesium:12.36mg
3.09%
Iron:0.53mg
2.95%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.55%
Vitamin B3:0.51mg
2.53%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.23%
Vitamin K:2.3µg
2.19%
Fiber:0.34g
1.34%
Potassium:41.05mg
1.17%