Tasty Holiday Thumbprint Cookies Recipes

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.

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.

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.