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THUMBPRINT BUTTER COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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These buttery little rounds add beautiful color to a platter of treats. Fill the thumbprint in the center with any fruit preserves you like. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons apricot or other fruit preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg, oil, vanilla and butter flavoring. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Press a deep indentation in center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Bake until edges are light brown, 8-10 minutes., Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Fill with preserves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, FatContent 3g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 13mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 52mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

THUMBPRINT COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



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Looking for a lighter alternative to traditional Christmas cookies? Try these pretty jam-filled thumbprints. The melt-in-your-mouth treats have a buttery taste and get a nice crunch from chopped pecans.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring or almond extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1/3 cup chopped pecans
7-1/2 teaspoons assorted jams

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in the oil, vanilla and butter flavoring. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-in. balls. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg white. Dip each ball halfway into egg white, then into pecans., Place nut side up 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Fill each cookie with 1/4 teaspoon jam; cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, FatContent 4g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 13mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 64mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 10g carbohydrate, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

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