The Pioneer Woman Tasty Kitchen
Profile Photo

Cranberry-Chocolate-Almond Thumbprint Cookies

0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

System:

24
x

Print Options

Page size Letter 3x5 4x6
Text Size Small Medium Large
Content Include description
Include prep time, etc.
Show image

Description

These pretty cookies are delicious, festive and easy to whip up!

Ingredients

  • ½ cups Light Brown Sugar, Lightly Packed
  • 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Slightly Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 whole Large Egg
  • 1-¼ cup All-purpose Flour
  • ½ cups Dried Sweetened Cranberries, Chopped
  • ¼ teaspoons Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Mahlab (See Note)
  • ½ cups Sliced Almonds, Coarsely Chopped
  • ⅓ cups Good Quality Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter, Diced
  • ½ Tablespoons Milk

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat liners.
2. Cream together the sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat in the vanilla and egg until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour, cranberries, salt and mahlab.
3. Cover the dough with a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate briefly until it’s stiff enough to roll into balls. This should take about 10 minutes.
4. Pour the chopped almonds into a shallow bowl. Use a 1 tablespoon-sized scoop to measure out the dough. Roll each scoop of the dough into a ball and then lightly roll in the almonds (don’t overdo it with the almonds; you don’t need to completely coat the cookie).
5. Arrange the cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared sheets. Gently press your thumb into the center of each to create an indentation.
6. Bake until the cookies are set and light golden on the bottom, about 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the trays once.
7. Immediately after removing from the oven, use the rounded side of a 1 teaspoon-sized measuring spoon to re-form the indentation in each cookie. Cool completely.
8. Once cool, melt the chocolate in a microwave (heat for 30 second increments, stirring in between) or in the top of a double boiler. Then stir in the butter until melted, and then stir in the milk.
9. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the chocolate into the well in each cookie. Let the chocolate set before serving.

Note regarding where to find Mahlab: This spice is available at Middle Eastern grocery stores, specialty spice shops, and many gourmet food stores. And I’ve even seen it at Penzey’s Spices.

No Comments

You must be logged in to post a comment.

No Reviews

You must be logged in to post a review.

Related Recipes

Chocolate Chip Oat Squares
Profile Photo by Julia Pinney @ Julia's Cuisine in Desserts
Cookies are great for any season! So, why not make a...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 36 Level: Easy


Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Profile Photo by Beth Pierce in Desserts
A delectable combination of creamy peanut butter, old fashioned rolled oats...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 24 Level: Easy


Vegan Coconut Macaroons
Profile Photo by Kendall Smith in Desserts
These vegan coconut macaroons are a delicious and nutritious dessert or...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 18 Level: Easy


Iced Lemon Cookies
Profile Photo by Beth Pierce in Desserts
These delectable Iced Lemon Cookies are soft on the inside with...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 20 Level: Easy


Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies (Comfort Cookies)
Profile Photo by Hungry Haley in Desserts
In our search for comfort during uncertain times, let us not...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 16 Level: Easy