Although I am a confessed Chocoholic, my mom’s Thumbprint Cookies are still a holiday favorite of mine and require no chocolate whatsoever.
Thumbprints front and center
Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp almond extract
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup finely chopped nuts. I use almonds or pecans
about 1/2 cup preserves or jam. I like Smucker’s Red Raspberry Preserves.
Directions:
- Combine butter and sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Blend in almond extract. Add flour and salt; mix well.
Shape level tablespoonfuls of dough into balls
Roll in nuts
Place on ungreased cookie sheets
Indent centers.
I know I said use your thumb before (hence the thumbprint),
but a teaspoon dipped in flour ensures an even print each time
Fill with 1 scant tsp. jam
Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes or just until lightly browned
Thumbprints front and center!
I didn't realize that we rolled them in the nuts. And, using the utensil for the thumbprint is a great idea, especially since I have a cold. I've got the recipe on the counter and was going to make them with Morgan, but we didn't have time. Maybe I'll make them today (although my jeans don't zip currently::).
Really? It is your recipe and it definitely calls for nuts. Though as you can see from the photos, I was out when I made my second batch. Either way, they are fantastic. Thanks, Mom!
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