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How to Make Thumbprint Cookies II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thumbprint Cookies II are a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. These cookies are not only delicious, but they are also visually stunning, making them a great addition to any holiday cookie platter or dessert table. With a buttery, tender cookie base and a sweet, fruity filling, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

Making Thumbprint Cookies II is a fun and enjoyable baking project that is perfect for novice and experienced bakers alike. The...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
  • ⅓ cup apricot preserves

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 13 mins
  • Total Time: 43 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
  • Separate the egg, reserving the egg white. Mix the butter and brown sugar; beat in the egg yolk. Stir in the vanilla. Mix in the flour and salt, stirring until well blended.
  • Lightly beat the egg white.
  • Shape the dough into balls. Roll in beaten egg white, then nuts. Place the cookies on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
  • Remove cookies from oven. With thumb, dent each cookie. Put jelly or preserves in each thumbprint. Bake for another 8 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    203 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 114mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 63mg

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