TABLE Contributing Editor Anna Franklin dreamed up these tender and tasty morsels especially for National Cookie Day. With Strawberry Rhubarb Jam in a thumbprint at the center, they’d be a welcome addition to any holiday cookie table, and delectable on their own. Not to mention, look how adorable and festive the cookies are with sprinkles that you can change out for any season (think red and green for Christmas but orange and black for Halloween). Just be careful, they may just become the star of your dessert table.
What is Strawberry Rhubarb Anyways?
Strawberry rhubarb is a classic flavor combination. It pairs the sweet, juicy taste of strawberries with the tart, tangy flavor of rhubarb. This dynamic duo is often used in pies, tarts, jams, and other desserts. The contrasting flavors create a harmonious balance that is both refreshing and satisfying. Plus, if you’re not a fan of rhubarb, this is a great way to get into its flavors. The strawberry’s flavor notes ensure the rhubarb does not take over and only adds a nuance.

Strawberry Rhubarb Thumbprint Cookies
Description
A little sweet, a little tart, and a whole lot of deliciousness in one cookie.
Ingredients
- 230 g butter
- 200 g sugar
- 2 eggs, separated
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 340 g all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- 1 cup Tait Farm Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Instructions
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Mix together butter and 200 grams of sugar in a mixer until fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add flour and salt and mix until a dough forms.
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In a food processor, mix together 1/4 cup sugar and hazelnuts until the mixture is almost as fine as breadcrumbs. Set aside.
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Roll into 1-inch balls and then dip in egg whites and roll in the sugar and hazelnut mixture.
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Bake at 325 degrees just until the edges of the cookies are barely browned. Remove from oven, and press a hole in the center of the cookie with your thumb or a teaspoon. Fill with jam and then put back into the oven for 2 minutes just until the jam is set.
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Recipe and Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce
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