Best 20 Thumbprints Recipes

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Thumbprints are a delightful and timeless treat that combines a rich cookie base with a sweet, fruity filling. Originating in the kitchens of savvy bakers, these bite-sized wonders have become a ubiquitous presence at gatherings and celebrations, offering a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer classic jams and jellies or more adventurous fillings like chocolate ganache or peanut butter, the possibilities are endless. In this guide, we will delve into the world of thumbprints, exploring variations, and providing tips and tricks to ensure your thumbprints emerge from the oven as delectable masterpieces, ready to captivate taste buds and create lasting memories. Are you ready to embark on this culinary journey?

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

CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINTS



Chocolate Thumbprints image

Named for the way the indentation in the center is made with your thumb, these popular thumbprint cookies are filled with a pool of melted chocolate.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together 1 stick butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Beat in flour, beginning on low speed and increasing to medium high.
  • Roll dough by teaspoonfuls into balls, and place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven, and press thumb into tops of cookies to make indentations. Return to oven, and bake until light brown on the edges, 7 to 9 minutes more. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
  • Combine chocolate, 4 tablespoons butter, and corn syrup in a small heat-proof bowl. Set over a pot of simmering water; stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly. When cookies are cool, fill the thumbprints with the chocolate mixture.

APRICOT CREAM CHEESE THUMBPRINTS



Apricot Cream Cheese Thumbprints image

These always look so pretty on the cookie plates I give for Christmas.

Provided by Mellan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 84

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 cup apricot preserves
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Cover, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Using your finger, make an indention in the center of each ball, and fill with 1/2 teaspoon of apricot preserves.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 43.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL THUMBPRINTS



Chocolate Caramel Thumbprints image

Covered in chopped nuts and drizzled with chocolate, these cookies are delicious and pretty, too. Everybody looks forward to munching on them during the holidays. -Elizabeth Marino, San Juan Capistrano, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature, separated
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans
FILLING:
12 to 14 caramels
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. In a shallow bowl, beat egg white. Place pecans in a separate shallow bowl. Dip balls in egg white, then in pecans, patting to help pecans adhere., Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Press a deep indentation in center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool., In a large heavy saucepan, melt caramels with cream over low heat; stir until smooth. Fill each cookie with about 1/2 teaspoon caramel mixture. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINTS II



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Chocolaty chocolate thumbprint cookies. You need a big glass of milk with these babies.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, separated
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
48 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. Stir in 2 egg yolks, melted chocolate, and vanilla. Sift together the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
  • In a small bowl, slightly beat the remaining egg whites. Roll dough into walnut sized balls. Dip balls into the egg whites, then roll in sugar (or chopped nuts if desired). Place the cookies onto the prepared cookie sheets and make a small indentation in the center with your thumb. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. When the cookies come out, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each one. Let stand, and then spread the chocolate candy like frosting, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 117.3 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINTS I



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A chocolate cookie that is rolled in nuts, with thumbprint filled with white icing and topped with a chocolate kiss.

Provided by Patsy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter, softened
⅔ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 teaspoons milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
26 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Beat 1/2 cup butter or margarine, white sugar, egg yolk, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour or until firm enough to roll into balls.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, lightly beat egg white.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Shape dough into 1 inch balls; dip in egg white, then roll in nuts. Place on greased baking sheets. Make an indentation with thumb in center of each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until center is set.
  • To Make the Filling: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine, 2 teaspoons of milk and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  • Spoon 1/4 teaspoon of the filling into each warm cookie; gently press a chocolate kiss (unwrapped) in the center. Carefully remove from baking sheet to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 126 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT THUMBPRINTS



No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprints image

Years ago, a friend gave me a recipe for chocolate peanut treats that didn't require baking. I thought it was a quick and clever way to whip up a batch of sweet snacks without heating up the kitchen, and I started making different variations. This one includes luscious Nutella and crunchy hazelnuts. Yum! -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable cream cheese
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup Nutella
2-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1 cup whole hazelnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, melted chocolate chips and Nutella until blended. Stir in cracker crumbs. Refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 30 minutes., Shape mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in chopped hazelnuts. Make an indentation in the center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Fill with a hazelnut. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DOUBLE PECAN THUMBPRINTS



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Dusting these tender pecan-and-butter-packed cookies with powdered sugar before baking them creates a crackly, glossy coating. Feel free to add more afterward as well.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Holiday 2018     Christmas     Christmas Eve     Cookies     Bake     Pecan     Nut     Dessert     Winter     Fall     Thanksgiving

Yield Makes about 26

Number Of Ingredients 17

Frangipane:
2 cups pecan halves
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg white
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tsp. espresso powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. almond extract
Dough and assembly:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup powdered sugar, divided; plus more for serving (optional)
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla extract or paste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until slightly darkened in color and fragrant, 6-8 minutes. Let cool; set 1 1/4 cups pecans aside for making the dough.
  • Pulse granulated sugar and remaining 3/4 cup pecans in a food processor until nuts are very finely ground (be careful to stop before they become a paste), 30-60 seconds. Add egg white and pulse just to blend, then add butter, espresso powder, salt, and almond extract. Pulse just until mixture is smooth and combined. Scrape frangipane into a small bowl and chill at least 30 minutes before using.
  • Pulse flour, salt, baking powder, and 1 cup reserved pecans in clean food processor until nuts are very finely ground, about 1 minute.
  • Beat butter, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add egg yolk and vanilla and beat until combined and no streaks remain. Reduce speed to low and add dry ingredients. Beat just until incorporated, about 1 minute. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill dough until it's firm enough that you can scoop it and it will hold its shape, 30-45 minutes.
  • Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Place 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Working in batches, scoop out tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls between your hands, then roll in powdered sugar, knocking off any excess. Transfer to 2 parchment-lined baking sheets as you work, spacing 2" apart.
  • Bake cookies until puffed but edges are still soft, 6-8 minutes. Carefully remove from oven and make an indent in the center of each cookie with the handle end of a wooden spoon or a similar heatproof object. Spoon a heaping 1/2-teaspoonful of frangipane into each and top with a pecan half from remaining reserved 1/4 cup. Return cookies to oven and continue to bake until edges are set and very lightly browned, 6-8 minutes longer. Let cool on baking sheets.
  • Just before serving, dust cookies with more powdered sugar if desired.
  • Do Ahead
  • Frangipane can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled. You will have more than you need, but try slathering leftovers on toasted brioche and baking until lightly browned (sort of like an almond croissant). We guarantee you won't be upset about it. Cookies can be baked 5 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

RASPBERRY PISTACHIO THUMBPRINTS



Raspberry Pistachio Thumbprints image

Thumbprint cookies are a Christmas classic, and I especially like my updated version with pistachios. The rich, buttery bites are not only delicious, but they are also pretty enough to give for gifts-if you manage to share them! -Laura Murphy, Columbus, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pistachios
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
Additional confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Add pistachios; mix well., Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press a deep indentation in center of each with your thumb; fill each with 1/2 teaspoon jam., Bake until bottoms are light brown, 13-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. If desired, dust with additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE PECAN THUMBPRINTS



Chocolate Pecan Thumbprints image

Every Christmas for over 30 years, I have rolled, cut, shaped and baked batches cookies for family and friends. These melt-in-your-mouth morsels with a dollop of chocolate in the center are among my favorites.-Jim Ries, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg white, lightly beaten
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Dip in egg white, then coat with pecans. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/2-in. indentation in the center of each ball. , Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Press again into indentations with the spoon handle. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until pecans are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and remaining butter until melted; stir until blended and smooth. Spoon into cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PISTACHIO THUMBPRINTS



Pistachio Thumbprints image

These mild pistachio-flavored cookies disappear in a wink. -Liz Probelski, Port Washington, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
2 cups finely chopped pecans
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
GLAZE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour and dry pudding mix; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips., Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in nuts. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; make a thumbprint in center of cookie. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool. , For filling, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spoon into center of cooled cookies. , For glaze, if desired, melt chocolate chips and shortening; drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HAZELNUT THUMBPRINTS



Hazelnut Thumbprints image

These crispy, crunchy, nutty delights are perfect for the holidays.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg, separated, each part lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup toasted skinned hazelnuts, ground
Strawberry jam, for filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Put butter and 1/2 cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg yolk and vanilla, and mix well. Reduce speed to low. Add flour and salt, and mix until just combined. Refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
  • Stir together toasted hazelnuts and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; dip balls in egg white, then in hazelnut-sugar mixture. Space 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Press down center of each ball with your thumb. Bake for 10 minutes.Remove from oven; press down centers again with the end of a wooden spoon. Return to oven. Bake cookies until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes more. Let cool slightly on sheets on wire racks. Fill each center with jam.

RASPBERRY THUMBPRINTS



Raspberry Thumbprints image

Berry jam really complements these tender, buttery treats rolled in nuts. With a ruby-red center, they're especially nice for the holiday season.-Linda Harrington, Hudson, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup seedless raspberry or strawberry jam

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle., In a shallow bowl, whisk egg white until foamy. Place nuts in another shallow bowl. Shape dough into 3/4-in. balls. Dip in egg white, then roll in nuts., Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each cookie. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. , Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Spoon jam into each cookie. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

COCONUT KEY LIME THUMBPRINTS



Coconut Key Lime Thumbprints image

This is the cookie recipe I created for the Las Vegas World Food Championships in 2013. It's similar to a shortbread thumbprint cookie, but with lots more personality. -Amy Freeze, Avon Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup Key lime juice
3/4 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
COOKIES:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons water
2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
DRIZZLE:
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • For lime curd, in a small saucepan, whisk cornstarch and lime juice until smooth. Whisk in sugar and egg yolks; cook and stir over medium heat until boiling. Transfer to a bowl; cool slightly. Press plastic wrap onto surface of curd; refrigerate until cold., Preheat oven to 400°. Cream butter, confectioners' sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in extracts. Gradually beat in flour., In a small bowl, whisk together egg whites and water. Place coconut in a separate bowl. Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. Dip in egg whites, then roll in coconut, coating well. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Press a deep indentation in center of each with the handle of a wooden spoon., Bake until edges are golden brown, 12-14 minutes. Reshape indentations as needed. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., To serve, fill each cookie with about 1-1/2 teaspoons curd. In a microwave, melt white chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate leftover filled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THUMBPRINTS WITH DULCE DE LECHE, NUTELLA OR JAM



Thumbprints With Dulce de Leche, Nutella or Jam image

Thumbprints are the simplest of cookies, but these are packed with flavor from freshly toasted nuts, each paired with its own filling: pecans with dulce de leche (or homemade caramel sauce, if you have some on hand), hazelnuts with Nutella, or pistachios with a festive pool of red currant jelly in the center. Choose a single combination, or make a batch of each. These cookies benefit from forming the thumbprint halfway through baking, but if you can't take the heat, let the dough soften a bit and then press the thumbprints into the dough before baking.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces/85 grams whole hazelnuts (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons), whole pecans (3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons), or whole pistachios (about 2/3 cup)
2 1/4 cups/290 grams all-purpose flour, plus 2 teaspoons
1 cup/225 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
2/3 cup/135 grams granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup dulce de leche (for pecan cookies), Nutella (for hazelnut cookies) or red currant jelly (for pistachio cookies), for filling
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the hazelnuts or pecans out on a small baking sheet and cook in oven, shaking several times, until toasted, 10 to 12 minutes. If using hazelnuts, transfer to a bowl to cool, cover with a folded dish towel, then rub off the skins. (No need to toast the pistachios.)
  • Once cooled, transfer the nuts to a food processor, preferably a mini one. Add 2 teaspoons flour and pulse just until nuts are finely ground, being careful not to overprocess.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl as needed. Add egg yolks and vanilla, and beat on medium-high speed until well combined, about 2 minutes, scraping the bowl a few times as needed.
  • Add 1/2 cup ground nuts, the salt and the remaining 2 1/4 cups flour; beat on low speed just until combined, then increase speed and beat until dough starts to clump together. Scrape the bowl and fold a few times to make sure everything is well mixed. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, flatten into a disk, and chill until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Pinch off small pieces of dough the size of a rounded tablespoon (about 20 grams each) and roll the top half of each one in the remaining ground nuts. Place a few inches apart on parchment- or silicone mat-lined baking sheets. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Bake for 8 minutes, remove from oven and make a thumbprint in each cookie. Bake until golden brown on the bottom, and nuts are looking toasty but not burned, 6 to 8 minutes longer. Let cool a few minutes on the baking sheets and transfer to wire racks to cool further. While the cookies are still a little warm, fill each one with about 1/2 teaspoon of filling, and cool completely. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT THUMBPRINTS



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Since we live in hazelnut country, I love making these special cookies for festive occasions. I usually bake two or three batches for parties and homemade gifts. They're yummy tasting and cute as can be!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup ground hazelnuts
1/2 cup raspberry preserves
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, yolk and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; add a third at a time to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/2-in.-deep indentation in the center of each ball; fill with 1/4 teaspoon of preserves. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Just a before serving, lightly dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FESTIVE THUMBPRINTS



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I never cared for jam-filled thumbprints, so I decided to fill them with frosting instead. This makes them easy to ship, which you can't do with the sticky jam filling. I sent these to my daughter while she was serving in Iraq, and they made the long haul in perfect condition. -Wendy Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Colored sprinkles or nonpareils
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
8 ounces white candy coating
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red and green food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Place sprinkles in a shallow bowl or bowls., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; dip tops in sprinkles. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press a deep indentation in center of each with your thumb. Bake until edges are light brown, 10-12 minutes. Using a wooden spoon handle, enlarge any indentations that may have narrowed or closed. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool., For filling, bring sugar, butter and milk to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add candy coating and vanilla; stir until smooth. Divide filling between 2 bowls. Using food coloring, tint filling in one bowl red and in the other bowl green. Spoon fillings into indentations; let stand until set.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY THUMBPRINTS



Chocolate-Covered Cherry Thumbprints image

When I dig out my best cookie recipes, they remind me of baking when my children were little. These thumbprints with cherries elicit sweet memories. -Deborah Puette, Lilburn, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped salted roasted almonds
FILLING:
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon 2% milk
TOPPINGS:
24 maraschino cherries
4 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until easy to handle, 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg white until foamy. Place almonds in a separate shallow bowl. Dip balls in egg white; roll in almonds., Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press a deep indentation in center of each with your thumb. Bake until edges are light brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks., In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, cherry juice, butter and milk until smooth. Fill each cookie with 1/4 tsp. filling; top with 1 cherry. Drizzle with candy coating. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINTS



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Looking for a delicious dessert? Relish these white chocolate cookies with jelly spooned into the center and glazed with white chocolate on top.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 oz white chocolate baking bars, chopped
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup currant or red raspberry jelly
4 oz white chocolate baking bars
1/2 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. Melt 6 oz white chocolate as directed on package. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and egg until well blended. Beat in melted chocolate until well blended. On low speed, beat in flour, baking soda and salt until well blended.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. With thumb or handle of wooden spoon, make indentation in center of each cookie. Spoon jelly into small bowl; stir until smooth. Place 1/2 teaspoon jelly in each indentation. (Cookies will look full.)
  • Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until edges are very light golden brown (do not overbake). Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt 4 oz white chocolate with shortening as directed on package. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Place mixture in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut small tip from bottom corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle glaze over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 6 g

TYLER'S RASPBERRY THUMBPRINTS WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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I made these once for my boyfriend Tyler who is of very discriminating taste. Now he begs me to make them!!!

Provided by Aja C.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup sour cream
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 eggs
2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
5 ounces white chocolate, chopped
⅔ cup raspberry preserves
1 tablespoon butter
½ (1 ounce) square white chocolate
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup butter and sugar until smooth. Blend in the sour cream, 2 tablespoons of milk and eggs. Combine the flour, oats and baking soda, gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the chopped white chocolate. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Using a finger or your thumb, press a dent into the center of each cookie. Fill the dent with a 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry preserves.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the glaze: Combine 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 ounce white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. cook on high, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar and milk until icing is of a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 49.7 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

BUTTER PECAN THUMBPRINTS



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Celebrate the Season - Fall Baking Recipe Magazine Contest 2010 shared by Mary Shivers from Ada, OK

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray, or line with cooking parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • In large bowl, beat 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, the egg and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed. Stir in 1 1/2 cups flour, the baking soda and salt. Stir in 1 1/2 cups pecans.
  • In small bowl, mix 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and 1 cup pecans. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter with fork until mixture is crumbly.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Press thumb into center of each cookie to make indentation, but do not press all the way to the cookie sheet. Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of filling.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right jam or jelly. The flavor of the jam or jelly will be the star of the show, so choose one that you really love. Some popular choices include strawberry, raspberry, apricot, and grape.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent the jam or jelly from seeping out.

Conclusion:

Thumbprint cookies are a classic and delicious treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a variety of flavors to choose from, there's sure to be a thumbprint cookie that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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