Clothespin Cookies Recipe Cream Horns

These clothespin cookies (also known as cream horns) are like little bites of heaven, filled with creamy goodness that’ll make you forget all your problems – at least until you run out of them. They only take 30 minutes to prepare and are just the soft, creamy pastry you need in your life! If homemade pastries with a delicious filling are your jam, you’re going to love these clothespin cookies! Then you’ll have to try making homemade eclairs or cannolis!

What are Clothespin Cookies?

Clothespin cookies, also known as cream horns, are a whimsical pastry that look just like their namesake: a tiny clothespin! These adorable treats are made from flaky, buttery pastry dough wrapped around a sweet, creamy filling. They’re typically dusted with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar, adding just the right touch of sweetness to this already delightful treat! But let’s talk about the taste! Each bite is filled with the buttery, flaky goodness of the pastry dough. And then there’s the filling – oh, the filling! Drool. I made these clothespin cookies with a vanilla filling, but you can switch up the flavor however you’d like! Whatever the flavor, these cookies are always creamy, sweet, and utterly delicious. They’re perfect for dessert or as a sweet snack to enjoy throughout the day. However you choose to enjoy them, I know you will love them as much as I do!

Ingredients Needed

The best thing about this recipe is that it uses so many simple ingredients! You may be able to make them with things you have in your pantry right now. Check out the recipe card below for exact measurements!

Unsalted Butter: This is the backbone of the cookie dough. The chilled butter is cut into small pieces and then blended with the other ingredients to create a crumbly, buttery dough. As the dough bakes, the butter melts and creates a flaky texture that is the perfect base for the sweet filling! Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness to the dough and also helps it brown in the oven. Egg Yolk: Gives the dough richness and moisture. Flour: To give the shells structure. Regular all-purpose flour works just fine! Salt: Just a pinch to keep your dough from tasting bland. Water: Adjusts the consistency of the dough.

Filling

Granulated Sugar: To make the filling nice and sweet! Flour: Gives the clothespin cookie filling a little bit of structure so it’s easier to pipe into the shells. Milk: Makes the filling smooth! Unsalted Butter: I used room temperature butter so it mixes together with the other ingredients easily. Vanilla Extract: Adds a sweet, floral flavor to the filling. Salt: Helps to make the filling extra flavorful!

I know it may look like a lot of instructions, but these cream horn cookies are so easy to make! Keep in mind that the shells need a couple hours to chill, so these cookies aren’t the best to make last minute. But trust the process, it’s so worth it!

Cookies

Filling

Premade Dough: To cut down on prep time, you can use premade pastry dough! Chill First: Make sure to chill your dough before rolling it out to prevent it from becoming too sticky. Add Egg Wash: Brush the dough with a beaten egg before baking to give it a shiny golden-brown finish. Chill First: Let the baked cream horns cool completely before filling them with cream. This will help them hold their shape. Toppings: Dust your clothespin cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle them with chocolate or caramel sauce for a decorative finishing touch.

Filled Cookies: Leftover filled cookies can be stored in an airtight container for about a day before getting soft. Freezing Dough: Unbaked dough can be wrapped in two layers of plastic wrap and then placed in a ziplock bag and frozen for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw in the fridge overnight before rolling out.

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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.