PECAN THUMBPRINT COOKIES
This versatile recipe couldn't be easier or yummier! Switch things up by using several different jams or jellies. -Georgia MacDonald, Dover, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in egg white, then in pecans. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. Cover and freeze until firm. Transfer cookie dough balls to a large resealable plastic freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months., To use frozen cookie dough: Place dough balls 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 17-20 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks. While warm, fill each with a teaspoonful of preserves. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHERRY PECAN THUMBPRINTS
It isn't Christmas in our house without these cookies. I've even been out of state and had to mail these cookies home because the family couldn't be without them. I love them because they contain a lot less sugar than a lot of cookie recipes, but you never miss it.
Provided by Robin Spires
Categories Cookies
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
- 2. Separate eggs, reserving egg whites in a separate bowl
- 3. Cream butter, sugar, and egg yolk Add vanilla, flour and salt and combine well.
- 4. Shape dough into 24 balls. Dip balls in beaten egg white then roll in pecan pieces.
- 5. Place on cookie sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for about 5 minutes
- 6. Remove sheets from oven and using thumb, make an indent in the top of each cookie. Add a cherry half, cut side down. Return to oven and bake an additional 6-8 minutes
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