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
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.
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joanne ouellette
joanne-o@yahoo.comI 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
chamberd@gmail.comThese 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
rjustin@hotmail.comI'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
roym@yahoo.comThese 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
f.l@hotmail.comThese 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
hosen-m57@hotmail.comThese 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
ashwahshawarashwah@gmail.comI 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
a-nickie@gmail.comThese 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
j_walsh@yahoo.comI'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
c_mini57@gmail.comThese 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
nhlakanipho.m66@gmail.comThese 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
r_amjadi@yahoo.comThese 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
b@aol.comI 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
y_nayma5@gmail.comThese cookies are absolutely delicious! The filling is perfectly tart and the crust is buttery and crumbly. I will definitely be making these again.
revanne
revanne@aol.comI'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
tsuyurik@yahoo.comThese 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
demonkajust84@hotmail.comI 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
keanab28@yahoo.comThese 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.