Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. low-fat diet margarine; 1 tsp. granulated sugar substitute; 1 tsp. orange peel, grated; 1 3/4 tsp. lemon peel, grated; 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. orange juice; 1 c. flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1 egg, separated; 1/2 c. nuts, chopped; diet jelly

Servings: persons

1/2 c. low-fat diet margarine
1 tsp. granulated sugar substitute
1 tsp. orange peel, grated
1 3/4 tsp. lemon peel, grated
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. orange juice
1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, separated
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
diet jelly

1
Mix together all ingredients except egg white, nuts and jelly. Roll into small balls.
2
Beat egg white until stiff peaks form. Spread the nuts on waxed paper.
3
Roll each ball in egg white, then in nuts.
4
Place on cookie sheet and make a thumbprint in each one. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 minutes.
5
Cool.
6
When completely cool, fill thumbprint with diet jelly.
7
Diet jelly (teaspoon = 16 calories). Yield:
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4 dozen cookies.
9
Carbohydrate 2.5 g, protein .6 g, fat l.9 g, calories 29.
10
One cookie = 1/4 bread exchange, 1/4 fat exchange.

266

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. low-fat diet margarine, 1 tsp. granulated sugar substitute, 1 tsp. orange peel, grated, 1 3/4 tsp. lemon peel, grated, and more.

Yes, Thumbprints falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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