PINE NUT THUMBPRINTS

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Want to try a variation on the classic thumbprint cookie? Give my recipe a try. I use pine nuts, orange juice and marmalade to create a crunchy, citrusy holiday cookie that everyone likes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon orange juice
3/4 cup finely chopped pine nuts
1/4 cup orange marmalade

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg yolk, lemon zest and vanilla. Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls. In a shallow bowl, combine honey and orange juice. Dip balls into honey mixture, then roll in pine nuts. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Fill centers with orange marmalade; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Gary Purcell
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for me, but my kids loved them.


Diane Rogers
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The filling was a little too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed the cookies.


Ava Pedrazaa
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I had some trouble getting the dough to hold its shape, but I eventually figured it out.


Duruibe Tochukwu
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These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Muzamil Karim
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I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies turned out great!


Lisa Tolentino
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Perfect for a party or a special occasion.


Ivan Velazquez
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing!


Affan Affan
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Will definitely make these again.


Majeda Khanom
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So delicious!


Betsy Silva
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These cookies were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Md Riyad Islam
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I love the combination of the sweet cookie crust and the tart filling. These cookies are perfect for any occasion.


Niyaaz Batchelor
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The dough was a little sticky, but I was able to work with it. The cookies held their shape well and they didn't spread too much.


Dorjoy Das
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out so cute! I used different colors of sprinkles to decorate them.


Alexcin Pagador
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great! They were a little time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. The almond flavor really shines through.


Pule Thabethe
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These pine nut thumbprints were a huge success! The filling was creamy and delicious, and the cookie crust was perfectly crumbly. I will definitely be making these again.