Pecan Thumbprint Cookies – a delicious recipe with butter, brown sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, flour, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
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In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
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Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in egg white, then in pecans. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. Cover and freeze until firm. Transfer cookie dough balls to a large resealable plastic freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months.
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To use frozen cookie dough: Place dough balls 2 in. apart on
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coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 17-20 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks. While warm, fill each with a teaspoonful of preserves. Cool completely.
582
kcal
Calories
43
g
Fat
40
g
Carbs
13
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.
Yes, Pecan Thumbprint Cookies 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.
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