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GOLDEN THUMBPRINTS



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"These cookies taste as good as they look," says Loraine Meyer. The Bend, Oregon cook often rolls them in walnuts and bakes them for friends and family at Christmas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons brown sugar blend
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
9 red or green candied cherries, halved

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and brown sugar blend until well blended. Beat in the oil, egg yolk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well., Shape into scant 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven. , Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, carefully make an indentation in the center of each (cookie edges will crack). Fill each with a candied cherry half. Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GOLDEN THUMBPRINTS RECIPE



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How to make Golden Thumbprints Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons brown sugar blend
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
9 red or green candied cherries, halved

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and brown sugar blend until well blended. Beat in the oil, egg yolk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well.
  • Shape into scant 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  • Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, carefully make an indentation in the center of each (cookie edges will crack). Fill each with a candied cherry half. Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.

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