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HOLIDAY THUMBPRINT COOKIES



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Speckled with chopped nuts and topped with a candied cherry, these tender cookies will disappear fast.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups Master Cookie Mix, softened
1 egg white, beaten
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
12 red or green candied cherries, halved

Steps:

  • Shape cookie mix 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. Fill with a candied cherry half. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOLIDAY THUMBPRINT COOKIES



Holiday Thumbprint Cookies image

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.

TASTY HOLIDAY THUMBPRINT COOKIES



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This is another recipe from Diabetic Cooking magazine. A great low fat, low carb version of an old family favorite. 1 serving = 1/2 starch

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 14m

Yield 20 cookies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package sugar-free yellow cake mix
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 teaspoons strawberry all-fruit spread (or your favorite all-fruit spread)
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Spray cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Beat cake mix, orange juice, orange peel and vanilla with mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more or until dough is smooth (dough should be very sticky still).
  • With oiled hands, roll dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  • Press the center of each ball with thumb and fill with 1/4 tsp of strawberry fruit spread.
  • Sprinkle cookies with the chopped pecans.
  • Bake for 8-9 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden brown and lose their shininess.
  • Be sure that you don't overbake these cookies or they will be dry.
  • Remove from oven and place on wire racks to cool completely.

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