PINE NUT THUMBPRINTS

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Want to try a variation on the classic thumbprint cookie? Give my recipe a try. I use pine nuts, orange juice and marmalade to create a crunchy, citrusy holiday cookie that everyone likes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon orange juice
3/4 cup finely chopped pine nuts
1/4 cup orange marmalade

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg yolk, lemon zest and vanilla. Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls. In a shallow bowl, combine honey and orange juice. Dip balls into honey mixture, then roll in pine nuts. 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 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Fill centers with orange marmalade; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.