Jam Thumbprint Gems Recipe

Name: Jam Thumbprint Gems
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. vegetable shortening; 1/4 c. applesauce; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1 egg or 1/4 c. substitute; 1/2 c. strawberry preserves or choose your favorite fruit preserves; powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. vegetable shortening
1/4 c. applesauce
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg or 1/4 c. substitute
1/2 c. strawberry preserves or choose your favorite fruit preserves
powdered sugar

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Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
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Lightly spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, whisk vegetable shortening and applesauce until shortening breaks into pea size pieces.
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Add sugar and beat well. Add vanilla and egg.
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Mix well. Add flour mixture to applesauce mixture. Blend until smooth. Mixture will be stiff.
6
Using flour coated hands, roll a teaspoon of dough into
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a ball.
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Place on cookie sheets 1-inch apart. Press thumb into center to make indention. Fill with 1/2 teaspoon preserves.
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Bake 12 to 15 minutes until light golden brown. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes.
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Place on cooling rack and dust with powdered sugar.
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Per serving contains 70 calories and 1.4 grams fat.

501

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. cloves, and more.

Yes, Jam Thumbprint Gems 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.

Jam Thumbprint Gems

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