Best 3 Thimble Cookies Christmas Cookies Recipes

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Christmastime is the season for baking, and one of the most beloved holiday cookies is the thimble cookie. These bite-sized treats are known for their delicate, buttery flavor and their festive appearance. Made with a simple dough that is rolled into tiny balls and then coated in cinnamon sugar, thimble cookies are a snap to make and always a hit with kids and adults alike. But with so many different recipes out there, it can be hard to know which one to choose. That's why we've compiled a list of the best thimble cookie recipes, each of which is sure to make your holiday baking a success.

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

THUMBPRINT COOKIES I



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I usually make these around Christmas.

Provided by C. Keith

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
⅔ cup any flavor fruit jam
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
  • Separate egg, reserving egg white. Cream butter or margarine, sugar, and egg yolk.
  • Add vanilla, flour and salt, mixing well.
  • Shape dough into balls. Roll in egg white, then walnuts. Place on cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 5 minutes.
  • Remove cookies from oven. With thumb, dent each cookie. Put jelly or preserves in each thumbprint. Bake for another 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 116 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

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.

Tips:

  • For perfectly round cookies, use a cookie scoop instead of a spoon. This will help ensure consistent size and shape.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • If you don't have a cookie press, you can still make these cookies by rolling the dough into small balls and flattening them with a fork.
  • Get creative with your decorations! You can use sprinkles, colored sugar, or even mini chocolate chips to make your cookies festive and fun.

Conclusion:

These thimble cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make Christmas treat that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these festive cookies that are perfect for any holiday gathering. So put on your apron, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

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