Why Make This Recipe

Halloween Thumbprint Cookies are not just ordinary cookies; they capture the fun spirit of Halloween! These cookies are fun to make, especially with kids, and they look festive with their colorful raspberry filling. They are perfect for party treats or to share with friends and family during the spooky season. Plus, the combination of buttery dough and sweet raspberry filling makes them simply irresistible.

How to Make Halloween Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients:

150 g Butter, room temperature
2 egg yolks (medium)
100 g powdered sugar
250 g spelt flour
50 g grated almonds (unshelled)
50 g raspberry pastry filling, finely strained
50 g dark chocolate for glazing

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (upper/lower heat) and prepare two baking sheets.
In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Gradually incorporate the spelt flour and grated almonds, mixing until a dough forms.
Shape small balls of dough and place them on the baking sheets.
Make an indentation in the center of each ball using a fork or spoon.
Fill each indentation with the raspberry filling.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
Melt the dark chocolate and drizzle over the cooled cookies for decoration.

How to Serve Halloween Thumbprint Cookies

Serve these Halloween Thumbprint Cookies on a festive platter. They make a great addition to any Halloween party or gathering. You can also place them in small bags as treats for children who go trick or treating.

How to Store Halloween Thumbprint Cookies

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them. Just make sure to separate layers with parchment paper to avoid sticking.

Tips to Make Halloween Thumbprint Cookies

Use a melon baller or your thumb to create perfect indentations in the dough.
Feel free to substitute the raspberry filling with other flavors like strawberry or apricot, if desired.
Decorate with colorful sprinkles for an extra Halloween touch.

Variation

For a different twist, you can swap the raspberry filling for chocolate or caramel filling. This will change the flavor profile while still keeping the fun shape and decoration.

FAQs

How do I know when my cookies are done baking?
The cookies are done when they turn lightly golden. Keep an eye on them as baking times can vary slightly based on your oven.

Can I use regular flour instead of spelt flour?
Yes, you can replace spelt flour with regular all-purpose flour if you prefer.

What can I use if I don’t have dark chocolate?
If you don’t have dark chocolate, you can use milk chocolate or white chocolate for drizzling instead.