Thumbprint Cookies

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
96 Calories

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
Return cookies to the oven and bake until set, about 8 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 6
Gather ingredients.
Step 7
Cream butter, brown sugar, and egg yolk in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 8
Add flour, vanilla, and salt; mix until well combined.
Step 9
Scoop dough into 1 ½-inch balls. Dip in egg white, then roll in walnuts until coated. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
Step 10
Remove cookies from the oven. Use your thumb or the end of a wooden spoon to gently press an indent in the center of each cookie. Spoon jam into each thumbprint, filling it to the brim.

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

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