Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprint cookies are coated with crisp walnuts and filled with your favorite jam for a delicious year-round treat or Christmas cookie platter.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 94 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, separated, divided
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup butter, softened
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.25 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 0.66666668653488 cup any flavor fruit jam

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until slightly puffed, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets and set aside.

Step 3

Whisk egg white in a small bowl. Place chopped walnuts in another small bowl.

Step 4

Cream butter, brown sugar, and egg yolk in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add flour, vanilla, and salt; mix until well combined.

Step 5

Scoop dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Dip in egg white, then roll in walnuts until coated. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

Step 6

Remove cookies from the oven. Use your thumb to gently press an indent in the center of each cookie. Spoon jam into each thumbprint, filling it to the brim.

Step 7

Return cookies to the oven and bake until set, about 8 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.