PERFECT THUMBPRINT COOKIES
My mother, Pauline, made really nice thumbprint cookies, but I never wrote down her recipe. I knew the ingredients, but unless you have the right proportions, you won't get that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture. So, I did an image search and found a recipe that looked very similar, credited to a great-grandma named Mitzi. Since my last name is Mitzewich, that pretty much sealed the deal. In case you can't decide between a shortbread-focused cookie and a more jammy one, here's how to make both.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Cookies Thumbprint Cookie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Mix butter and powdered sugar together with a rubber spatula until creamy. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, salt, and egg yolk. Mix with the spatula. Add flour and blend until just combined.
- Use a sorbet scoop to portion dough into 1/2-ounce (1-tablespoon) balls. Roll balls in a plate of white sugar to coat; roll again between your palms. Place several inches apart on a silicone-lined baking sheet. Flatten balls lightly with your fingers.
- To make shortbread cookies with a little jam, poke a well into each cookie using the end of a thick wooden spoon dusted with powdered sugar or using one of your fingers. Fill cookies with fruit jam. Tap baking sheet against the counter to let jam settle.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tops are barely blonde and bottoms are slightly golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack before icing.
- Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar with a little milk until you have a consistency that will hold its shape when piped. Pipe icing on top of cookies in a zigzag pattern. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
- For a more jam-forward cookie, press your thumb into the cookies to make large, shallow indentations. Spoon in jam. Tap baking sheet against the counter.
- Bake until not quite golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let rest on pan for 5 minutes before transferring a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 33.2 mg, Sugar 15.1 g
THUMBPRINT COOKIES I
I usually make these around Christmas.
Provided by C. Keith
Categories Desserts Cookies Thumbprint Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
- Separate egg, reserving egg white. Cream butter or margarine, sugar, and egg yolk.
- Add vanilla, flour and salt, mixing well.
- Shape dough into balls. Roll in egg white, then walnuts. Place on cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove cookies from oven. With thumb, dent each cookie. Put jelly or preserves in each thumbprint. Bake for another 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 116 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Looking for a lighter alternative to traditional Christmas cookies? Try these pretty jam-filled thumbprints. The melt-in-your-mouth treats have a buttery taste and get a nice crunch from chopped pecans.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in the oil, vanilla and butter flavoring. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-in. balls. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg white. Dip each ball halfway into egg white, then into pecans., Place nut side up 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Fill each cookie with 1/4 teaspoon jam; cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
THUMBPRINT COOKIES (SAVORY CHEDDAR)
Guests will be surprised to find that these appetizers, studded with nuts and bejeweled with pepper jelly are not to be saved for dessert. This is one cookie recipe that should certainly be paired with cocktails.
Provided by luvmybge
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen appetizer cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In food processor, pulse together Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and butter until smooth.
- Add egg yolk and pepper; pulse until blended.
- Add flour; pulse just until soft dough forms.
- Place pecans on plate.
- Place 1 cup water in bowl.
- With hands, roll scant tablespoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls.
- Wet balls with water; roll in nuts to coat pressing nuts lightly into dough ball.
- Place on ungreased baking sheet.
- With thumb or finger, make indentation in center of each.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Bake in center of 350°F oven for about 15 minutes or until firm outside and lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheet.
- (Can be prepared to this point and frozen in layers separated by waxed paper in rigid airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Bake in 350°F oven for about 3 minutes to recrisp).
- Fill indentations with hot pepper jelly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1989.2, Fat 127.9, SaturatedFat 58.6, Cholesterol 342.4, Sodium 1379.2, Carbohydrate 175.3, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 89.2, Protein 47.7
SANTA'S THUMBPRINTS
Make and share this Santa's Thumbprints recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ThatJodiGirl
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat Crisco and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Add combined oats, flour and salt; mix well.
- Form 1 inch balls; roll in nuts.
- Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Press centers with thumb; fill with preserves.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Remove to wire rack; cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1840, Fat 112.8, SaturatedFat 36.2, Cholesterol 95.9, Sodium 439.2, Carbohydrate 184.2, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 80.1, Protein 26.7
EASY SANTA COOKIES
These cookies will be the highlight of your holiday cookie tray or the perfect gift for the Santa collector on your list!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Beat butter, granulated sugar and lemon peel in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in egg and milk. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 3 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Press bottom of drinking glass on each until about 1/4 inch and 3 inches in diameter. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Spread frosting on cookie (frost and decorate each cookie before starting another). Sprinkle red sugar over top third of cookie for hat. Press on miniature marshmallow for tassel. Press 2 currants for eyes and 1 cinnamon candy for nose into center third of cookie. Sprinkle coconut over bottom third for beard.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 180 mg
SANTA'S SAVORY THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Sometimes we just need a savory cookie for an adult party. I think these are delicious and so many topping to choose from. I like to make those that so off the Christmas spirit.
Provided by Stacey Lawson
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- 2. Combine 1 cup butter and sugar in bowl; beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often until creamy. Add flour and Parmesan cheese. Beat at low speed until well mixed. (Mixture may be crumbly.)
- 3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place, 2 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets. Make indentation in center of each cookie with thumb or back of spoon. (Edges may crack slightly.)
- 4. Bake 9-11 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. Cool completely.
- 5. Fill each thumbprint indentation with about 1 teaspoon desired dip. Serve immediately.
- 6. FOR ARTICHOKE DIP Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo and mix until creamy and combined.
- 7. Add chopped artichokes, bell pepper, and cheese. Blend into mixture completely.
- 8. Chill mixture until firm set.
- 9. FOR BRUSCHETTA In a bowl combine all ingredients. Toss lightly to coat with oil. Taste for salt and pepper taste and also it may need more oil. Allow to chill for an hour for flavors to marry.
- 10. FOR GREEN PEA PESTO In a food processor pulse together peas, garlic, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
- 11. While food processor is running drizzle in olive oil until mixture is smooth. Check for salt and pepper and add more to your taste.
- 12. Set mixture aside until ready to be place in thumbprint cookies.
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