Description
Delight in these delicious Cheesy Thumbprints with Pepper Jelly, a savory treat combining a soft, buttery base with a hint of sweetness from pepper jelly. Perfect as an appetizer or a snack, these baked thumbprints offer a wonderful blend of rich cheese and spicy jelly in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
Topping
- Pepper jelly (quantity as desired for thumbprint filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease and lightly flour a 9×9 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate the softened butter, eggs, and milk into the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, consistent batter.
- Spread batter into pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the mixture is firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Create thumbprints: While still warm, gently press small indentations (thumbprints) into the top of the baked base at regular intervals.
- Add pepper jelly: Spoon pepper jelly into each thumbprint indentation generously to fill.
- Cool and serve: Allow the thumbprints to cool completely in the pan so the jelly sets slightly. Serve and enjoy these flavorful bites as a perfect appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened at room temperature for easy mixing.
- You can adjust the amount of pepper jelly based on your spice preference.
- Use a small spoon or your finger to create the thumbprint indentations while the base is still warm but not too hot to handle.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheesy Thumbprints, Pepper Jelly, Appetizer, Snack, Baked Finger Food, Savory Snacks
