Clothespin Cookies Recipe
Clothespin cookies are delicate, flaky pastries filled with sweet cream, a classic holiday treat. They look fancy but are simple to make with patience and practice. Perfect for Christmas, parties, or anytime you want to impress guests. Each bite is buttery, light, and filled with creamy goodness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 1 cup heavy cream for filling
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix flour, butter, sour cream, and salt until a dough forms.
- Wrap dough in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll dough thinly on a floured surface and cut into strips.
- Wrap strips around clothespins (or metal cream horn molds).
- Roll coated dough in sugar and place on baking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes until golden.
- Cool, then gently slide off the clothespins/molds.
- Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe cream filling into cooled cookies.
- Dust with extra powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Be sure cookies are completely cooled before filling.
- Can substitute cream with buttercream or custard.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.