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

Alvaro Galiano
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I highly recommend this recipe. These thumbprints are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.


Leader Ibrahimi
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These thumbprints are the perfect cookie for any occasion. They're simple to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Malik Amanullah
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. I often make a batch and freeze them, so I always have a sweet treat on hand.


LaQweisha Lee
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These thumbprints are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love rolling the dough and pressing their thumbs into the cookies.


Doll Loci
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I've been making these thumbprints for years and they've never disappointed me. They're always a hit at parties and potlucks.


Keith B.
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These thumbprints are the perfect holiday cookie. They're festive and delicious, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Bristy Moni
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few simple ingredients that come together to make a delicious cookie.


Kelvin Nyella
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These thumbprints are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few egg whites left over from making other recipes, so this is a great way to use them up.


Malia Johnny
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Issah K
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These thumbprints are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. I love that they're not too sweet.


Juan Mendez
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I'm not a big fan of pecans, so I used walnuts instead. The cookies were still very good.


ansudire sif
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I added a little bit of cinnamon to the pecan filling and it was delicious! These cookies are definitely a keeper.


Rana Mudasir
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great. They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.


Nipur Aktar
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These thumbprints are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them!


Janson West
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I love the combination of buttery shortbread and sweet pecan filling. These cookies are always a crowd-pleaser.


Ejiroogene Tolulope
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I've made these thumbprints several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.


Marinela Mundija
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These butter pecan thumbprints were a hit at my holiday party! They were easy to make and disappeared quickly.