Orange and Pine Nut Thumbprints

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

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Orange and Pine Nut Thumbprints, a dairy-free dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. With a perfect balance of sweetness and zest, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also bursting with vibrant citrus notes. The combination of rich brown sugar and the nutty crunch of finely chopped pine nuts creates a unique texture that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Ready in just 50 minutes, this recipe yields 24 delicious cookies, making it an ideal treat for gatherings, parties, or simply to enjoy with a cup of tea. Each cookie is a little masterpiece, featuring a thumbprint filled with luscious orange marmalade that adds a tangy finish to every bite. The use of honey and orange juice in the dough infuses a natural sweetness that complements the nutty flavor of the pine nuts beautifully.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and requires minimal equipment. The result is a batch of cookies that not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert platter. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a delightful treat that will brighten up any occasion!

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 350°F. 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%