Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprint Cookies

These thumbprints are delicious and very pretty.

Makes about 20

2/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large egg whites
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts of choice
1/3 cup jam (any flavor)

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla extract and salt. Gradually stir in flour. Form dough into 1-inch diameter balls. Dip in lightly beaten egg whites, then roll in nuts. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets. Press down center of each with thumb. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Just before serving, fill centers of cookies with jam. Or, fill centers with 1/2 teaspoon of jam before baking.

Reviews of Thumbprint Cookies:

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  Michelle in Winnipeg, Canada  Nov 17, 2008
Would make this again.
My Grandma calls these "Thimble cookies" and uses almond extract instead of vanilla. Nice variation. five stars

  Marisa  Dec 25, 2007
Would make this again.
These are definitely a favorite I've been making for years. I always put the jam in before baking - helps it set into the cookie & makes it easier to store. I never cook them for 16 minutes though - more like 8 or 9. I think I might make them smaller. five stars

  Carri Jo is like Whoa! in Kentucky!  Dec 22, 2007
Would make this again.
My Grandma made these EVERY year but not the jam part (eww). We put different colors of icing made out of milk and powered sugar. My whole family loves them! Try them!! five stars

  Jennifer in NC  Dec 22, 2007
Would make this again.
These Cookies are very good. I will for sure make these cookies again. five stars

  A cookie baker in Albuquerque  Dec 21, 2007
Would make this again.
I put a large chocolate chip in the thumbprint before cherry preserves and then baked. Yum, cherry chocolate goodness. five stars

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