Description
Clothespin Cookies are a delightful treat with a flaky pastry shell embracing a creamy filling, dusted with powdered sugar. These vintage cookies are perfect for holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the pastry:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
For finishing:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the sour cream to form a soft dough. Chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
- Shape the cookies: Roll out the dough, cut into strips, and wrap around clothespin molds. Bake until golden.
- Make the filling: Beat together butter, shortening, extracts, and powdered sugar until smooth. Fill each cookie shell with the mixture.
- Finish: Dust the filled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the shells in advance and fill them just before serving.
- Store filled cookies in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
