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Three Cookies from One Dough

Three Cookies from One Dough: Your New Baking Favorite

Create three delightful cookie varieties from a single dough with this versatile recipe—perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Softened Butter Margarine works as a dairy-free substitute.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can use coconut sugar for a less processed option.
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla Sugar Replace with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract if not available.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential for optimal taste.
  • 2 large Eggs Use flaxseed meal mixed with water for a vegan version.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour A gluten-free flour blend can be used instead.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for the best results.
For Pistachio-Lemon Cookies
  • 1 cup Ground Pistachios Almond meal can substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Lime zest works for a different twist.
For Chocolate Sticks
  • 1 cup Cocoa Powder Always use unsweetened for the best outcome.
For Peanut Thumbprint Cookies
  • 1 cup Chopped Peanuts Can use any nut or seed.
  • 1 cup Strawberry Jam Any flavor of jam or jelly can work.
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar Modify based on the sweetness of your jam.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Dark chocolate is an alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil Neutral oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Hazelnuts Omit for a nut-free version.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Microwave or double boiler

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt. Beat until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Gradually fold in all-purpose flour and baking powder until just combined, then knead until smooth. Divide the dough into three equal parts.
  2. For Pistachio-Lemon Cookies: Mix ground pistachios and lemon zest into one portion of the dough. Roll out to about ½ cm thick, cut into shapes, and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. For Chocolate Sticks: Mix cocoa powder into the second portion of the dough, shape into 20g balls, and roll into sticks. Chill for another 15 minutes.
  4. For Peanut Thumbprint Cookies: Shape the last portion into 18g balls, coat in egg white and chopped peanuts, make a thumbprint, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  5. Prepare the jam filling by heating strawberry jam and granulated sugar in a saucepan until bubbling, then cool completely.
  6. Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F). Bake all three types of cookies for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
  7. Melt white chocolate with sunflower oil and dip half of each Pistachio-Lemon Cookie, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Dip Chocolate Sticks in milk chocolate and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing. Chill dough for each cookie type to maintain shape during baking.

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