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Thumbprint cookies

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Ingredients/Components

sugar - 1/3 c
vanilla - 1 tsp
salt - 1/4 tsp
chopped nuts - 3/4 c
flour
butter - 2/3 c
egg yolks - 2 item
slightly beaten egg whites - 2 item
cherry or strawberry preserves - 1/3 c

How to make thumbprint cookies:

Stir together flour and salt. Beat butter for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla; beat well. Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture, beating until well combined. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in egg whites, then into chopped nuts. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Press down centers with thumb. Bake in a 350° oven for 15 to 17 minutes. Just before serving, fill with preserves. Makes 36.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Hand Formed cookies.

Rating:

2.8

Average rating: 2.8, total votes: 8

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