CHOCOLATE PECAN THUMBPRINTS
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
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.
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Aliyah Bracamontes
[email protected]These cookies are the worst I've ever had. I can't believe I wasted my time making them.
Sanchivan Sanchivan
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a waste of time and ingredients.
Jessika Prasad
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out terrible. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Saad Ahmed
[email protected]These cookies were a huge disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and the chocolate filling was too sweet.
Baaba Funcky
[email protected]Overall, these cookies are good, but they're not my favorite. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Kashif Khokhar
[email protected]The cookies didn't spread out as much as I thought they would. They ended up being more like balls than thumbprints.
Jani 444
[email protected]I found the dough to be a little dry. I had to add extra milk to get it to come together.
Makuti roofing Solutions
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Richybee Eneojo
[email protected]I've never made thumbprints before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out great!
Eze Benedict
[email protected]These thumbprints are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them!
Tink Pooh2
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and pecans in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.
Nicole Nelson
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive. They're perfect for Christmas parties or any other holiday gathering.
Ayyan Azeem
[email protected]I've made these thumbprints several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to cookie recipe when I need something quick and easy.
Uknown John
[email protected]These are the perfect cookies for a chocolate lover. They're rich and decadent, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Neziswa Manana
[email protected]My kids loved helping me make these cookies. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
EMMANUEL OKOAWO
[email protected]I made these thumbprints for a bake sale and they sold out in no time! They're so delicious and addictive.
Genesis Buuma Buuma
[email protected]These chocolate pecan thumbprints were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.