Description
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.
Ingredients
Scale
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.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
