Description
Experience the delightful crunch of thumbprint appetizers filled with sweet and spicy pepper jelly. These buttery, flaky pastries are not just delicious; they’re also visually appealing, making them a perfect addition to any gathering. Easy to make and customizable with different fillings, these bite-sized treats promise to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Stir in the egg yolk until dough forms; add cold water if too dry.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet; press a thumbprint into each.
- Fill each indentation with pepper jelly, avoiding overfilling.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (18g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg