Turkish Eyes Cookies
Delightfully tender and irresistibly charming, Turkish Eyes Cookies are a visual and flavorful treat perfect for any occasion. These buttery thumbprint cookies boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture, thanks to the combination of cornstarch and unsalted butter in the dough. Each cookie is crowned with a jewel-like dollop of fruity jam, from sweet apricot to tangy raspberry, creating an alluring centerpiece that gives them their "eyes" moniker. With a hint of vanilla and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, these easy-to-make cookies offer a harmonious balance of sweetness and richness. Ideal for tea parties, holiday gatherings, or as a thoughtful homemade gift, Turkish Eyes Cookies are a crowd-pleasing delight. Make them in just 35 minutes and enjoy a buttery taste of elegance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 280 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 150 grams Jam (e.g., apricot, raspberry, or strawberry)
- 10 grams Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, use a handheld or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
Sift the all-purpose flour and cornstarch together in a separate bowl. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
Divide the dough into small, walnut-sized portions (about 20 grams each) and roll them into smooth balls. Place the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, press gently in the center of each dough ball to create an indentation, being careful not to press through the bottom.
Place roughly 1/2 teaspoon of jam into the center of each indentation. Be careful not to overfill.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden but the tops remain pale.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cooled, dust the edges lightly with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.6 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.9 g | 564% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 498 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 221 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 467.6 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 184.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.7 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 445 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
