Thumbprint Cookies – a delicious recipe with butter, shortening, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, gold medal flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla.
3
Work in flour and salt until dough holds together.
4
Shape dough by teaspoonfuls into 1-inch balls.
5
Beat egg white slightly.
6
Dip each dough ball into egg white; roll in nuts.
7
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet; press thumb deeply in center of each.
8
Bake about 10 minutes or until light brown.
9
Immediately remove from baking sheet.
10
Cool; fill thumbprint with jelly.
11
*Ifusing self-rising flour, omit salt.
12
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies: Substitute 1/2 cup granulated sugar for 1/4 cup brown sugar; add 1 ounce melted unsweetened chocolate (cool) with the vanilla.
301
kcal
Calories
14
g
Fat
37
g
Carbs
6
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: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened, 1/4 cup shortening, 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed), 1 egg, separated, and more.
Yes, 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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