ITALIAN THUMBPRINT COOKIES
My mom used to make these and fill them with grape or strawberry jelly. Now, I make them for the Christmas cookie trays with a red or green maraschino cherry or a Hershey's kiss pressed into the thumbprint.
Provided by michelerx
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cream together margarine and sugar.
- Add salt, lightly beaten egg yolks, vanilla, and almond extract, and mix thoroughly.
- Gradually add flour and stir until well blended.
- Roll dough into one inch balls.
- Beat egg whites until frothy.
- Dip dough balls into egg whites and roll in chopped nuts.
- Place on cookie sheet about two inches apart and press a deep thrumbprint into each center.
- Bake at 350 degrees 10-12 minutes.
- While cookies are still warm, fill thumbprints with jelly or press a maraschino cherry or Hershey's kiss into the thumbprint.
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da5starrmd
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The cookies were soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.
Mayal Zehra
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. I love the way the almond extract gives them such a unique flavor. I also like to add a little bit of cinnamon to the dough. These cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Joy Gabriel
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a little confusing. The instructions weren't very clear and I ended up having to guess at a few things. The cookies turned out okay, but I don't think I'll be making them again.
Imrana Hamisu
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try using a different type of jam next time.
ALC SAYED
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to make these cookies because I'm not a big fan of jam, but I'm so glad I did. The cookies were so good! The jam filling was the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making these again.
Bacon King Official
[email protected]These cookies are so festive and perfect for the holidays. I love the way the jam filling peeks out of the top of the cookie. They're also really delicious.
Lilli Sims
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great. I'll definitely be making these again.
Salma Rahman
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I love the combination of the sweet cookie with the tart jam filling. I will definitely be making these again.
M Rozon
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Amrita Gyawali
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.