Pecan Sandie Thumbprints Cookies With Cherry Frosti

Name: Pecan Sandie Thumbprints Cookies With Cherry Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Butter, Softened; 1 cup Vegetable Oil; 1 cup Sugar; 1 cup Powdered Sugar; 2 whole Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 4 cups Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar; 2 cups Chopped Pecans; _____; FOR THE FROSTING:; 3/4 cups Butter; 5-1/2 cups Powdered Sugar; 6 Tablespoons Maraschino Cherry Syrup; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1 jar (about 10 Oz. Jar) Maraschino Cherries Large (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup Butter, Softened
1 cup Vegetable Oil
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Powdered Sugar
2 whole Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
4 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar
2 cups Chopped Pecans
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FOR THE FROSTING:
3/4 cups Butter
5-1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
6 Tablespoons Maraschino Cherry Syrup
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 jar (about 10 Oz. Jar) Maraschino Cherries Large (optional)

1
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, vegetable oil, sugar and powdered sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the pecans.
2
Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
3
Press an indention in each cookie with your thumb or the bottom of an ice cream scoop. Fill with Cherry Frosting (recipe follows).
4
For the frosting, mix all frosting ingredients (except the optional cherries) together until well blended. If needed, add a little more cherry juice to desired consistency.
5
Optional: chop up cherries very finely and put them in the thumbprint indentions, just to fill the indentions. Top with frosting to cover.

2930

kcal

Calories

186

Fat

306

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Butter, Softened, 1 cup Vegetable Oil, 1 cup Sugar, 1 cup Powdered Sugar, and more.

Yes, Pecan Sandie Thumbprints Cookies With Cherry Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pecan Sandie Thumbprints Cookies With Cherry Frosting

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