Pecan Thumbprint Cookies With Icing Recipe

Name: Pecan Thumbprint Cookies With Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup butter; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup pecans, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Icing; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring; food coloring; water, for thick paste

Servings: persons

Cookies
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup butter
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
Icing
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
food coloring
water, for thick paste

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2
Combine all ingredients.
3
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto greased cookie sheet.
4
Place thumb print into each ball to make an indent for icing being sure not to go all the way through dough.
5
Bake 300 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
6
Let cool.
7
Place cookies on wax paper and prepare icing. Icing should be a thick paste. If icing is too thin add more confectioners sugar; if too thick add more water.
8
Fill the indents in each cookie with icing. Icing will harden.
9
Enjoy!

1064

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 cup butter, 2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Pecan Thumbprint Cookies With Icing 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.

Pecan Thumbprint Cookies With Icing

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