These rich, buttery thumbprint cookies are the perfect vehicle for showcasing the indulgent flavor of See’s Bordeaux Pecan Fudge. Each cookie begins with a soft, lightly sweetened dough made with brown sugar and butter, shaped into small balls and pressed to hold a square of creamy fudge in the center. The result is a tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookie with a gooey fudge-filled middle, making every bite a decadent treat. While Bordeaux fudge is the traditional choice for these cookies, they can also be made with chocolate or vanilla fudge, making them versatile for different tastes.
Bordeaux Fudge Cookies are an elegant addition to any holiday dessert spread, offering a combination of texture and flavor that’s both nostalgic and gourmet. Whether you’re serving them at a party or packaging them as a thoughtful gift, these cookies are sure to impress. If See’s candy isn’t available in your area, homemade fudge works beautifully, as the richness of the filling is what makes these cookies so special. Their unique flavor and luxurious look make them a standout among holiday confections.
Ingredients
1 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 unbeaten egg yolk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 lb. See’s Bordeaux Pecan fudge (can be obtained from See’s Candy website or your local See’s store), or see note*. Photographed with homemade chocolate fudge.
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Cream butter and gradually add brown sugar. Mix well. Blend in egg yolk. Add flour and salt. Stir until it forms dough. Chill until firm. Shape into small balls. Put on baking sheet and make indentation in center of each ball. Place small squares of Bordeaux fudge in middle of indentation. Bake at 325 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Notes
- * You can substitute vanilla or chocolate fudge for Bordeaux fudge, but Bordeaux makes these exquisite. See’s used to make a Bordeaux Fudge without nuts, but now they only sell it with pecans. I can’t get See’s in Canada so I just used chocolate fudge.
- Photo by jamieann under Creative Commons license.