NUTTY CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY THUMBPRINT COOKIES

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Adapted from Cook's Country. This recipe was a finalist in their 2010 Christmas Cookie contest. It was submitted by Ronna Farley. I prefer to use walnuts instead of pecans.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dutch-process cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter, softened (1/4 pound, or 1 stick)
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
6 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and set aside.
  • Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and vanilla and mix until just combined.
  • Add flour mixture, and mix until just combined.
  • Take 1 tablespoon of dough and shape into a 1" ball.
  • Roll in nuts.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Place dough balls 2" apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Using a the bottom of a 1-teaspoon round measuring spoon, make an indentation in the center of each ball.
  • Fill indentations with jam.
  • Bake until cookies are set, about 10 minutes.
  • Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheets, then remove to racks.
  • When cookies are cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate.
  • These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 12.4, Sodium 55.3, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 8.7, Protein 1.4

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