JEWELED THUMBPRINTS

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When I moved here from Malta more than 20 years ago, a kind neighbor lady took me under her wing and baked many cookies for me. This is one of her recipes that I treasure. -Maria Debono, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup raspberry or apricot preserves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in egg yolk and extract. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Press a deep indentation in center of each with your thumb., Bake 12-14 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Fill each with 1/4 teaspoon preserves; cool completely. Freeze option: Freeze unfilled cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers and fill with preserves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

joanne ouellette
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. The filling is the perfect amount of sweetness and the crust is so buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


Denique Chamber
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These cookies are absolutely delicious! The filling is perfectly tart and the crust is buttery and crumbly. I will definitely be making these again.


Justin Rivera
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I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a favorite. They're so simple to make, and they always turn out perfectly. The combination of sweet and tart is irresistible.


Mrittunjoy Roy
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit! I love the way the jam filling oozes out when you bite into them. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


filling love
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These cookies are amazing! The crust is so crumbly and the filling is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


Md zakir Hosen
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These cookies are so cute and festive! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. The filling is delicious and the crust is so buttery. I will definitely be making these again.


Ashwahshawar Ashwah
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. The filling is the perfect amount of sweetness and the crust is so buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alisa Nickie
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These cookies are absolutely delicious! The filling is perfectly tart and the crust is buttery and crumbly. I will definitely be making these again.


james walsh
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I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a favorite. They're so simple to make, and they always turn out perfectly. The combination of sweet and tart is irresistible.


Mini Chand
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit! I love the way the jam filling oozes out when you bite into them. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Nhlakanipho Mkhize
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These cookies are amazing! The crust is so crumbly and the filling is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


Ramtin Amjadi
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These cookies are so cute and festive! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. The filling is delicious and the crust is so buttery. I will definitely be making these again.


Baloch Bhai
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. The filling is the perfect amount of sweetness and the crust is so buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nayma Yeasmin
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These cookies are absolutely delicious! The filling is perfectly tart and the crust is buttery and crumbly. I will definitely be making these again.


revanne
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I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a favorite. They're so simple to make, and they always turn out perfectly. The combination of sweet and tart is irresistible.


kanao tsuyuri
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the jam filling oozes out when you bite into them. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Just Demonka
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I made these thumbprints for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The cookies are so cute and festive, and they taste amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Keana Bluntson
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These jeweled thumbprints are a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and tart flavors is perfect, and the cookies are so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.