Clothespin Cookies Recipe
Clothespin cookies, also known as cream horn cookies, are delightful treats that feature a buttery cookie shell filled with a light and fluffy cream. These filled pastry cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings and will impress your guests with their delicious taste and charming appearance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the cookie dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
For the filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Creaming the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks.
- Preparing the dough: Gradually add flour and salt, alternating with milk, until a soft dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Baking the cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll the chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into strips and wrap around molds. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Preparing the filling: Beat heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form. Add shortening and vanilla, then whip until light and fluffy.
- Filling the cookies: Pipe the cream filling into each cookie shell. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Store filled cookies in the refrigerator for best texture.
- Dust finished cookies with powdered sugar for a classic look.
- Unfilled cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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