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.
APRICOT-PECAN THUMBPRINT COOKIES
I enjoy experimenting with cake mixes to make new cookie recipes. I love apricot, but feel free to fill the thumbprint in the center of these goodies with any fruit preserve you like. —Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, flour, oil, 4 eggs, cinnamon and ginger until well blended., In a shallow bowl, whisk water and remaining eggs. Place half of the pecans in another shallow bowl. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Dip in egg mixture, then coat with pecans, adding remaining pecans to bowl as needed. Place cookies 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Press a deep indentation in center of each cookie with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Fill each indentation with preserves. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough water to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PECAN THUMBPRINT COOKIES WITH ICING
Super easy recipe to make. We make these every year for Christmas although they can be made any time of the year.The cookies themselves are a little plain, but the icing makes them oh so delicious.
Provided by Karen C
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 40m
Yield 24-36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Combine all ingredients.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto greased cookie sheet.
- Place thumb print into each ball to make an indent for icing being sure not to go all the way through dough.
- Bake 300 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool.
- Place cookies on wax paper and prepare icing. Icing should be a thick paste. If icing is too thin add more confectioners sugar; if too thick add more water.
- Fill the indents in each cookie with icing. Icing will harden.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 79, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 7.2, Protein 1.6
FESTIVE PECAN THUMBPRINT COOKIES
These are so very simple to make and not overly sweet but very festive looking. Kids love to help make these because they can choose between a variety of sprinkles. I love to package these up and give as gifts!
Provided by sherry monfils
Categories Cookies
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 300, ( yes, 300.) Place parchment paper down on cookie sheets. In large bowl beat butter and sugar.
- 2. Beat in flour, salt and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Place by teaspoon 2" apart onto parchment paper. Make an indentation w/ your thumb into each cookie. Bake about 25 mins depending on your oven. Just until they are light brown.
- 3. Place cookies on cooling rack. If you are making homemade frosting, place powdered sugar, vanilla and water into bowl and whisk until mixed well. Divide into 2 small bowls. If using canned frosting, divide into bowls. Put drops of red food coloring into 1 bowl and green into the other bowl. Whisk each one until it reaches the color you want. Spoon the frostings into each cookies indentation when cool. Sprinkle the frosting w/ the sprinkles you desire, on each cookie and let set.
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