Best 6 Thimble Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the nostalgic charm of thimble cookies, a delightful treat that has captivated taste buds for generations. These bite-sized morsels of pure bliss, also known as ladyfinger cookies or butterballs, are characterized by their delicate texture, enchanting flavors, and an intriguing thimble-like shape. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a novice eager to embark on a culinary adventure, this guide will unveil the secrets behind creating perfect thimble cookies. Discover the time-honored techniques and invaluable tips that will transform your kitchen into a haven of delectable aromas and ensure that every batch turns out irresistibly delicious.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THIMBLE COOKIES



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Another old favorite of my mother's. A neighbour was making these when I was a child and I never got enough of them.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg yolk, beaten
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg white
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup (approx.) raspberry jam or jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream butter and sugar; add yolk and lemon juice and beat well. Stir in flour until well blended.
  • Form into 1 inch balls, dip into beaten egg white then into chopped nuts. Place on greased cookie sheet, make deep indentation in center of each cookie. Bake for 5 minutes, then quickly indent centers again, continue baking for 10 minutes.
  • Fill center of each hot cookie with raspberry jam or jelly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 60.2 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

THIMBLE COOKIES (CHRISTMAS COOKIES)



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Make and share this Thimble Cookies (Christmas Cookies) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by moose Belfour

Categories     Dessert

Time 39m

Yield 20 COOKIES

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb butter
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups flour
1 cup walnuts
jam or jelly

Steps:

  • Mix flour and sugar together; add vanilla, egg yolks and butter.
  • Mix well; roll into a large ball.
  • Save the egg whites in a small bowl.
  • Crush the walnuts as fine as you can.
  • Roll dough into small balls (about a heaping tablespoon full.
  • Roll these small balls in the egg whites.
  • Then roll them in the crushed walnuts.
  • Place on greased cookie sheet.
  • Poke a hole in the middle about half way through with a thimble, or something around the same size.
  • Place in the oven at 350°F for 7 minutes, then repoke the hole.
  • Place back in the oven for 7 more minutes or until golden brown.
  • Then fill in the hole with jam or jelly.
  • Let cool.

RASPBERRY THIMBLE COOKIES



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This recipe originally comes from Connecticut by way of my Indiana friend Norma. A wonderful cookie to serve with a pot of tea. Photo: dashrecipes.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 lb (1 stick) butter
1/4 lb (1 stick) margarine
2 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c sugar
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
raspberry jam

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and margarine thoroughly. Gradually add the sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  • 2. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add flour and vanilla. Shape mix between palms of hands into balls (1-inch in diameter).
  • 3. Place on an ungreased baking sheet, 2 inches apart. With a finger, make an indentation on top of each cookie. Fill with raspberry jam.
  • 4. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven about 15 minutes, or until nicely browned.

THIMBLE COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 120 to 150 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces (2 sticks) cool unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Colored sugars of your choice

Steps:

  • Cream the butter and sugar in a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer) until smooth. With the mixer running at low speed, add the remaining ingredients (except the colored sugars) and mix until smooth. Form the dough into 2 disks, wrap them separately in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour. The recipe can be made up to this point and kept refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • When you're ready to bake, heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 disk of dough to a little less than 1/4 inch thick.
  • Using a thimble, and dipping it in flour often to keep the cookies from sticking, cut out tiny rounds of dough. Carefully transfer to cookie sheets. Reroll the scraps once and cut out more cookies, then discard the scraps (they will become tough if you keep rerolling them).
  • Sprinkle the tops with plain or colored sugars, then press the sugar lightly into the cookie with your thumbs. Bake until light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Repeat with the remaining cookie dough. Let the cookies cool on wire racks and store them in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

THIMBLE COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ c. softened butter
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg yolk
½ t. vanilla
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 egg white lightly beaten
1 c. finely chopped walnuts
Jam

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar. Add yolk and vanilla. Stir in flour. Chill until firm. Roll dough in small balls. Dip each in egg white then roll in chopped nuts. Place on cookie sheet. Press finger into centre of each ball to make a slight depression. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes. Press spoon into depression then continue baking for 8-10 minutes until set. Cool then fill with jam when ready to serve.

THIMBLE COOKIES



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This was my Grandmother's recipe. I now make these using my thumb instead of a thimble. I like to use raspberry jam as well as strawberry jam.

Provided by Leanne D.

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c butter
1/2 c sugar
4 egg yolks
1 t. vanilla
2 c flour
1/4 c strawberry jam

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl cream butter and sugar, throughly beat in yolks and vanilla with a wooden spoon,gradually add flour until blended. Chill. Shape dough into 1 inch balls .Place balls 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.Using a lightly floured thimble,press a small hole about 1/4 inch deep in the top of each cookie. Fill each hole with jam.Bake in preheated oven until browned on bottom but not on top about, 25 mins. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in tightly covered tin box.

Tips:

  • Use softened butter: Softened butter is easier to mix with the sugar and other ingredients, resulting in a smoother cookie dough.
  • Chill the cookie dough: Chilling the cookie dough helps to firm up the butter, which results in a chewier cookie.
  • Use a cookie scoop: A cookie scoop helps to ensure that all of the cookies are the same size and shape, which helps them to bake evenly.
  • Space the cookies out on the baking sheet: Make sure to space the cookies out on the baking sheet so that they have room to spread while baking.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: This will help to prevent the cookies from becoming soft and chewy.

Conclusion:

Thimble cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their crispy edges and chewy centers, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give thimble cookies a try!

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