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Easy Tomato Tartlets with Puff Pastry

Crispy puff pastry topped with juicy tomatoes, herbs, and cheese for a fast, elegant dinner or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tartlets
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves optional
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup apple cider
Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp cream or milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with apple cider, until a soft batter forms.
  5. Drop batter onto baking sheets using a scoop, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes until set and lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
  7. Beat softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla. Add cream to reach desired filling consistency.
  8. Sandwich cookies with filling, serve immediately or store in airtight container.

Notes

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