Quince Thumbprint Cookies

Step by step

1. 1

   In a bowl, add the room-temperature butter and the sugar, and beat until creamy. Add the vanilla extract and an egg. Beat.

   
2. 2

   Add the flour and baking powder, preferably through a sieve. Add the salt and mix again until combined.

   
3. 3

   Turn out onto the counter and finish bringing the dough together using the smearing technique (fraisage). (Explained in detail in the video)

   
4. 4

   Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.

   
5. 5

   Unwrap and form small balls of dough, about 25 grams each.

   
6. 6

   Flatten each ball of dough between your hands and place them on a baking sheet.

   
7. 7

   Make a well in the middle of each cookie.

   
8. 8

   In a bowl, put the chopped quince paste with a splash of water. Microwave and stir until the quince paste is completely melted.

   
9. 9

   Once it has cooled, transfer to a piping bag and fill the well in each cookie.

   
10. 10

    Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18 minutes.