Description
Clothespin Cookies are delightful, vintage pastries filled with a creamy, sweet center. These charming treats are perfect for holiday celebrations or any special occasion.
Ingredients
For the Pastry:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 egg yolk
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup whole milk
For Assembly:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry: In a large bowl, combine the flour and butter until crumbly. Mix milk, vinegar, and egg yolk in a separate bowl. Gradually add the wet mixture to the flour mixture, forming a dough. Chill dough, then roll and cut into strips.
- Shape the Cookies: Wrap dough strips around clothespins or molds, bake until golden, then remove the molds and cool.
- Make the Filling: Cook milk, flour, and sugar until thickened. Beat shortening, butter, and vanilla until creamy. Fill pastry shells with the mixture.
- Finish: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Prepare the filling ahead for convenience.
- Experiment with different extract flavors for a unique taste.
- Refrigerate filled cookies for freshness.
