HOLIDAY THUMBPRINT COOKIES

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I obtained this recipe from my mother so I'm not really sure where it originated. It has been a holiday tradition to make these cookies each year.

Provided by lovestocook 4

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
raspberry jam
mint jelly

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add egg and vanilla, beat until smooth.
  • In separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch and baking powder. Mix well.
  • Stir in flour mixture with butter, sugar and egg. Mix well.
  • Roll dough in to 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Use the end of a wooden spoon or use your thumb to press an indention in the middle of the dough. Add a small amount of jam or jelly.
  • Bake at 375 for 8 - 10 minutes.

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