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Sweet and Savory Rosemary and Spiced Fig Thumbprint

Sweet and Savory Rosemary and Spiced Fig Thumbprint Cookies

Discover the unique flavors of Sweet and Savory Rosemary and Spiced Fig Thumbprint cookies—a perfect blend of spices and sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Brown sugar adds sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt can use kosher or table salt
  • 1 cup Almond meal substitute with ground oats for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter or vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 1 large Egg replace with flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract or vanilla extract as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili flakes adjust to taste or use paprika
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour a gluten-free blend is suitable
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Spiced fig jam or other sweet jams like apricot
For the Topping
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse sea salt or flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add salt, almond extract, rosemary, chili flakes, and almond meal; mix until combined.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop 2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them, then press an indentation in each.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes, then redefine indentations and fill with fig jam; sprinkle salt on top.
  8. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until golden.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 1 month.

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