JEWELED THUMBPRINTS RECIPE

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When I moved here from Malta more than 20 years ago, a kind neighbor lady took me under her wing and baked many cookies for me. This is one of her recipes that I treasure.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup raspberry or apricot preserves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg yolk and extract. Gradually add flour. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
  • Roll into 3/4-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball.
  • Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Fill with preserves.
  • Yield: 6 dozen.
  • Originally published as Jeweled Thumbprints in Best of Country Cookies
  • p70
  • Nutritional Facts
  • serving (2 each) equals 78 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 39 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.
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