Apple Butter-Walnut Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Apple Butter-Walnut Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup toasted walnuts; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Parchment paper; Caramel topping

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup toasted walnuts
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Parchment paper
Caramel topping

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Pulse first 5 ingredients in a food processor 10 times or until nuts are ground.
2
Beat powdered sugar and butter at high speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer 4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, and beat until combined. Add flour mixture, and beat at medium speed 30 seconds.
3
Drop batter by level tablespoonfuls 1 to 2 inches apart on 3 parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Dip finger in cold water, and press into each cookie, forming an indentation. Fill each indentation with 1/2 tsp. apple butter. Dip finger in cold water, and tap down peaks in apple butter.
4
Bake 2 baking sheets at 350u00b0 for 14 minutes, placing 1 baking sheet on middle oven rack and 1 sheet on lower oven rack. Rotate pans front to back, and top rack to bottom rack. Bake 4 more minutes or until edges begin to brown. Transfer baking sheets to wire racks, and cool completely (about 10 minutes). Repeat with remaining baking sheet. Drizzle caramel topping over cooled cookies.

1061

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup toasted walnuts, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Apple Butter-Walnut Thumbprints falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple Butter-Walnut Thumbprints

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