CHEDDAR PECAN THUMBPRINTS WITH JALAPENO JELLY AND CRANBERRIES

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From a Fort Worth magazine from Feastivities. Everyone enjoyed this appetizer. Looks great for Christmas.

Provided by gritsnla

Categories     Christmas

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb butter, softened
4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
4 -4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
10 ounces jalapeno jelly
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix butter, cheese, pecans, cayeene and salt. Gradually mix in flour. Result will be a stiff dough like shortbread. Form into logs 1-inch thick by 10 inches long. Wrap in wax paper and refrigrate until firm, at least 3 hours. (Refrigerate up to 5 days, frozen up to 6 months.).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Remove dough from wax paper and slice into 1-inch pieces. Lightly press each piece in palm of hand; using thumb make a 1/4 inch indentation in center of each. Fill thumbprint with 1 teaspoon jelly and sprinkle with cranberries on top.
  • Place on nonstick cookie sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake 15- 20 minutes or until firm and slightly browned at edges. For best flavor do no overcook. May be served warm at room temperature.

Magar Sapana
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I highly recommend these cookies to anyone who loves a good thumbprint cookie.


Pleshette Boyd
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


proknifecrafter
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I love how the pecans add a little crunch to these cookies.


Fareed Hussain
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Lukholo Madyibi
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I've never had a thumbprint cookie like this before. It's a game-changer!


Joann Dearing
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These cookies are a must-try for any cookie lover.


Darlene Ackerland
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I can't wait to make these cookies again. They're so delicious!


Raju Bapari
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These cookies are so festive and perfect for the holidays.


tiktoke 1
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're not your average thumbprint cookie.


Mis Mess
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These are the best thumbprint cookies I've ever had.


Ubaid Maqsood
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Furious_ floof
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.


Siyamamkela Mfundisi
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them!


Mwenda Chanda
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My family loved these cookies. They're a new favorite!


Awais BALOCH
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These are the perfect holiday cookie. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Fahad meo
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I was a bit hesitant about the combination of flavors, but I'm so glad I tried these. They're amazing!


Anam Daniel
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These are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Joanie Calcott
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I love how the sweetness of the cranberries and the spiciness of the jalapeño jelly balance each other out. It's a perfect combination!


Sheeba Latif
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Easy to make and always a hit at parties!


Destiny Osho
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These thumbprints are a delightful treat! The combination of cheddar, pecans, jalapeño jelly, and cranberries creates a unique and flavorful experience.


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