Thumbprint Cookies With Cherry Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Name: Thumbprint Cookies With Cherry Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIE:; 11 Tablespoons Butter, Softened; 1/2 cups Vanilla Sugar (or Substitute Granulated Sugar); 1 whole Egg; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1/4 cups Butter, Softened; 4 Tablespoons Maraschino Cherry Juice; 1-3/4 cup Powdered Sugar; Optional Garnish: Candy Sprinkles

Servings: persons

FOR THE COOKIE:
11 Tablespoons Butter, Softened
1/2 cups Vanilla Sugar (or Substitute Granulated Sugar)
1 whole Egg
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
FOR THE FROSTING:
1/4 cups Butter, Softened
4 Tablespoons Maraschino Cherry Juice
1-3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
Optional Garnish: Candy Sprinkles

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For the cookies:
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Preheat oven to 375 F.
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Put the butter and vanilla sugar (see note below*) into the bowl of your stand mixer (or use a hand mixer). Beat for 3-4 minutes. Add egg and salt and mix to combine. Then mix in vanilla and flour. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for one hour.
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Roll dough into one inch balls. Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Bake in the 375 F oven for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately press a small teaspoon into the tops of each cookie to make an indentation in the center of the cookie. Cool completely.
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For the frosting, beat butter, cherry juice and powdered sugar until creamy and your desired consistency is reached.
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Put the frosting into a decorator bag with a star tip. Pipe the frosting into each cookie indentation and immediately decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Enjoy!
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* You can make your own vanilla sugar (recipe on the Related Blog Link) if desired.
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(Recipe adapted from Better Homes & Gardens)

691

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE COOKIE:, 11 Tablespoons Butter, Softened, 1/2 cups Vanilla Sugar (or Substitute Granulated Sugar), 1 whole Egg, and more.

Yes, Thumbprint Cookies With Cherry Buttercream 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.

Thumbprint Cookies With Cherry Buttercream Frosting

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