I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! I spent most of the weekend working but I still enjoyed spending time at home with Mr. Savory.
On to more important matters… have you tried cookie butter yet? I swear it’s life changing. Imagine the sweet buttery flavor of shortbread cookies or graham crackers but in a spread that’s the consistency of peanut butter. It’s completely addicting and a joy to use in baked goods.
These Biscoff thumbprint cookies are a fun twist on a classic treat and are guaranteed to be a hit at holiday parties.
Biscoff Thumbprint Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Biscoff spread (or any cookie butter)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cream the butter, sugar and salt in a stand-mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides, add the vanilla and then lower the speed and slowly add the flour until the dough is combined.
- Roll the dough tightly in plastic wrap and flatten into a disc. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour or until the butter firms up. You can also use the freezer to speed up the process.
- Roll out the dough to approximately one-half-inch thick. It helps to roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper because when the butter begins to soften the dough can become sticky. Avoid using additional flour because it can dry out the cookies.
- Using a two-inch cookie cutter, cut the dough into rounds and place them on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Roll the excess scraps into a ball and repeat the process until you have used all the dough.
- To create the thumbprint, I recommend using a round one-half teaspoon measuring spoon and pressing it gently into the dough to create an even circle (you can certainly use your thumb if you prefer). Make a good-sized indentation so there's plenty of room for filling. If the cookie dough gets sticky during this process, simply place the sheet pan in the refrigerator for a bit to firm up the butter.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake the cookies for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden on top. Allow them to cool to room temperature.
- To make the filling, whisk the Biscoff spread and cream together until smooth. Place the filling in a piping bag or a plastic baggie with the corner cut off. Pipe the filling into the cookies.
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
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I’m also excited to share my next holiday giveaway. I’ve been a fan of Wüsthof knives for quite some time so I was delighted when they offered to send me their Classic S11 Micro-Serrated Utility Knife for a giveaway.  This razor-sharp knife is perfect for use with fruits, vegetables, baguettes, sausage or as a bar knife.  I’ve gotten quite a bit of use out of it over the past few months and I just know you’re going to love it!
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Note: this giveaway has ended
I haven’t tried the cookie butter yet, but I find myself looking at the jars of it when I walk by it in the store. Time to try it out!
Yea Wusthof!
What a great giveaway! And love the cookie recipe, too!
A great giveaway! The cookies look delish too.
these cookies look SO GOOD
It’s great to meet another DC food blogger, I am planning to come to the D.C. food blogger happy hour that you are hosting next month! I love thumbprint cookies!
Oh cool! I look forward to meeting you!
Um. Food Blogger Happy Hour?? I’m totally jealous.
I’m allergic to most store-bought cookie butter…I need to come up with an allergy-friendly recipe! Thanks for the giveaway! :-)
Marking this recipe to try for my first Biscoff experiment. Great giveaway!
I really need to get some cookie butter – I’ve heard great things about it, but haven’t used it. Your thumbprint cookies look great! Thanks for this.
Perfect timing! I have a cookie exchange to go to next week and was just telling my husband I want to use a recipe that has cookie butter in it because we have two jars right now. Thanks for sharing!
I tried King Arthur’s Biscoff scones, and those were a hit! Some good stuff!
OK, I really need to try this cookie butter! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I love their knifes. My favorite is the Santoku one.
Somehow I have still not tried the cookie butter! I need to soon!
Great giveaway!
We all know how much I’d love these thumbprints!