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Savory Thumbprint Cookies (with Bourbon Tomato Jam) Recipe

Savory Thumbprint Cookies (with Bourbon Tomato Jam) Recipe
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These savory thumbprint cookies with bourbon tomato jam are a delightful twist on the classic sweet version. The cheesy cookies are filled with a tangy and slightly spicy tomato jam infused with bourbon, creating a perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

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Savory Cheesy Thumbprint Cookies:

  • 8 oz / 225g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3.5 oz / 100g white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3.5 oz / 100g monterey jack cheese, grated
  • 1 deseeded jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1 large rosemary sprig, leaves only, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 0.9 oz / 25g white sugar
  • 1 small egg
  • 6.7 oz / 190g all-purpose flour
  • 5.3 oz / 150g semolina

Bourbon and Tomato Jam:

  • 1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 5.3 oz / 150g sugar
  • 5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Up to 1 tbsp chili flakes or crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 1 large clove of garlic, minced
  • 2 oz diced white or yellow sweet onion
  • A pinch of cumin
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp bourbon

Instructions

  1. Savory Cheesy Thumbprint Cookies: Chop the grated cheese roughly and mix it with the rosemary and jalapeno. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and salt. Add cheese-herb mix and egg, then incorporate the flour and semolina to form a dough. Chill, preheat oven, form dough balls, make wells, fill with jam, bake, and serve.
  2. Bourbon Tomato Jam: Mix all ingredients except bourbon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer and stir until thick. Add bourbon and cook until syrupy. Store in jars until needed.

Notes

  • Do not stack the cookies when storing to prevent jam sticking.

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Keywords: Savory Thumbprint Cookies, Bourbon Tomato Jam, Cheesy Cookies, Tomato Jam Recipe

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