Passion Fruit Cookies

Option 1: Classic Sugar Cookies with Passion Fruit Glaze

These cookies offer a delightful balance of sweet and tart with a chewy texture.

Ingredients:

• For the Cookies:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
• For the Passion Fruit Glaze:
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh passion fruit juice (or substitute with 2 tablespoons passion fruit juice concentrate + 1 tablespoon water)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions:

1. Make the Cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

4. Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.

5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Make the Glaze: While the cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, passion fruit juice, and melted butter in a small bowl until smooth.

7. Glaze the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the tops of the cookies into the passion fruit glaze, allowing excess to drip back off. Let the glaze set completely before serving.

Option 2: Chewy Passion Fruit Thumbprint Cookies

These cookies are filled with a tangy passion fruit curd for a burst of flavor in every bite.

Ingredients:

• For the Cookies:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
• For the Passion Fruit Filling:
  • ½ cup fresh passion fruit pulp (from 4-5 passion fruits)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions:

1. Make the Cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

4. Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.

5. Use your thumb to make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie dough ball.

6. Make the Filling: While the cookies bake, combine the passion fruit pulp, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes translucent (around 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted.

7. Fill the Cookies: Spoon a small amount of the passion fruit filling into each indentation in the cookie dough.

8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• If you don’t have fresh passion fruit, you can substitute the glaze or filling with store-bought passion fruit puree or juice concentrate. However, fresh passion fruit offers a brighter and more vibrant flavor.
• For the classic sugar cookies, you can decorate them with sprinkles before baking, or drizzle them with melted chocolate after glazing.
• Let the passion fruit filling cool slightly before filling the cookies to prevent the dough from melting.

Enjoy these delicious Passion Fruit Cookie options!