Thumbprint Cookies III

These simple, classic cookies are a favorite for any occasion. They’re perfect for holiday cookie exchanges and make a great addition to any cookie platter. The dough is easily made ahead of time and can be refrigerated for up to two days. Be sure to allow plenty of time for the dough to chill before baking. These cookies are also very versatile – you can add different extracts, nuts, or dried fruit to the dough or use different kinds of jam in the thumbprint.

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup seedless raspberry jam or preserves
• 2 cups finely chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl at low speed until mixture becomes fluffy.

3. Separate the eggs and beat in egg yolks, vanilla and salt until blended.

4. Add flour all at once. Beat at low speed, scraping side of bowl often, 2 minutes or until well mixed.

5. Beat egg whites, slightly then roll dough into 1 inch balls and dip each ball into egg whites then roll in nuts place about 1 inch apart on greased sheets make a depression in center of each cookie with thumb bake for about 10 minutes or until light brown cool on wire rack fill with jam

Nutrition Facts

• Serving size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 107
• Fat: 10 g
• Saturated fat: 2.5 g
• Unsaturated fat: 7.4 g
• Trans fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 6.3 g
• Sugar: 3.2 g
• Fiber:0.6g
• Protein :1.8g

How do you make jam cookie centers?

Using a small cookie scoop, scoop 1” balls onto prepared baking sheets. Press a thumbprint into center of each ball, 1/2” deep. Fill with a small spoonful of jam. Bake until edges of cookies are golden, 13 to 14 minutes.

To make the jam centers for these cookies, you’ll need a small cookie scoop and some jam. Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, then use your thumb to press a depression into the center of each one. Fill the depressions with a small spoonful of jam, then bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown.

What are thumbprint cookies made of?

Thumbprint cookies are a classic cookie recipe made with a simple sugar cookie dough.

How do you use a piping bag for biscuits?

A piping bag is a bag made of cloth, paper, or plastic, with a pointed end and a large, round opening. It is used to fill and shape doughs such as doughnuts, pies, pastries, and biscuits.

To use a piping bag for biscuits, first cut the tip off the bag to create an opening that is about 1 inch in diameter. Next, add your biscuit dough to the piping bag. Finally, hold the piping bag over a baking sheet and pipe out small circles of dough onto the sheet. Bake according to your recipe’s instructions.

What can you fill thumbprint cookies with?

There are many different types of thumbprint cookies, but the most common type is made with a jam filling. The jam can be any flavor you like, but some of the most popular flavors include raspberry, apricot, strawberry and cherry. You can also experiment with other fruit fillings or even chocolate or peanut butter.

What jam are good for thumbprint cookies?

There are many different types of jam that can be used for thumbprint cookies, but some are better than others. Raspberry, blackberry, and apricot jams are all excellent choices. They have a strong flavor that complements the cookie well, and they also hold their shape well when baked.