Keyword: Bake sales, Baking, cookies, dessert, Family Gatherings, Three Cookies from One Dough
Prep Time: 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutesminutes
Total Time: 1 hourhour15 minutesminutes
Servings: 18cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Baking Sheet
cookie cutters
Piping bag
double boiler
Ingredients
For the Dough
540gButtersoftened for a rich and creamy texture
250gPowdered sugarto give the dough a perfect sweetness without grittiness
50gVanilla sugarfor an aromatic boost that elevates the flavor
1gSaltto enhance the sweetness and balance the flavors
2largeLarge eggsuse room temperature for easier mixing
540gFlourthe backbone of our cookie dough for structure
10gBaking powderto ensure the cookies rise beautifully
For the Pistachio-Lemon Cookies
150gGround pistachiosadding a delightful nuttiness and color
1Zest of lemonfor a fresh, zesty kick that brightens the flavor
For the Chocolate Sticks
30gCocoa powderintroducing a rich chocolate flavor that balances sweetness
For the Peanut Thumbprint Cookies
300gGranulated sugarto ensure the cookies have that delightful sweetness
1Egg whitefor a sticky coating that helps the peanuts adhere
200gChopped peanutsgiving a lovely crunch and a nutty taste
For the Decoration
200gWhite chocolatemelted for a creamy, sweet dip that looks beautiful
20gSunflower oilto help achieve a silky smooth chocolate consistency
80gChopped hazelnutsperfect for an added twist of flavor and texture
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine 540 g of softened butter, 250 g of powdered sugar, 50 g of vanilla sugar, and 1 g of salt. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gradually add in 2 large eggs, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Next, incorporate 540 g of flour with 10 g of baking powder, kneading until the dough is well combined. Divide the dough into three equal portions of about 540 g each.
Make Pistachio-Lemon Cookies
Take one portion of the dough and stir in 150 g of ground pistachios and the zest of 1 lemon until evenly distributed. On a floured surface, roll out this dough to a thickness of about ½ cm. Use cookie cutters to shape the cookies, then arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart for even baking.
Prepare Chocolate Sticks
For the second portion of dough, mix in 30 g of cocoa powder until fully integrated. Shape the dough into small balls weighing about 20 g each. Roll each ball into sticks approximately 8 cm long and place them on another parchment-lined baking sheet, ready for baking.
Create Peanut Thumbprint Cookies
Leave the third portion of the dough plain. Shape this dough into balls about 18 g each and slightly flatten them. Dip each ball into 1 egg white, then roll them in 200 g of chopped peanuts. Use your finger to create an indentation in the center of each cookie, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ready for the oven.
Make Jam Filling
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 400 g of strawberry jam with 300 g of granulated sugar. Stir constantly until the mixture starts to bubble and the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool, then transfer the jam filling to a piping bag for later use.
Baking the Cookies
Preheat your oven to 190 °C (375 °F) and prepare to bake all cookie varieties. Place each baking sheet into the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes. Keep an eye out for light golden edges, as this indicates they're ready. Allow the cookies to cool completely before adding the jam filling to the peanut thumbprint cookies.
Decorating the Cookies
To add a beautiful touch to your pistachio-lemon cookies, melt 200 g of white chocolate in a double boiler. Dip half of each cookie in the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set. For extra flair, pipe stripes of leftover chocolate on top and sprinkle with chopped pistachios and edible rose petals. For the chocolate sticks, melt milk chocolate mixed with 20 g of sunflower oil, then dip the sticks in this silky blend before letting them cool.
Notes
Ensure cookie perfection with these friendly tips: Use room temperature ingredients, don't overmix, chill the dough if too soft, properly preheat the oven, and feel free to experiment with toppings.