Classic Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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Classic Thumbprint Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Adjust rack to middle position. Coat two cookie sheets lightly iwht non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Beat brown sugar and shortening in medium bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes or until fluffy. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add egg yolks, water, vanilla and salt. Beat until well combined. Add flour on low speed until well blended.
  3. Beat egg whites in a shallow bowl until foamy. Place pecans in a separate shallow bowl. Measure about 2 teaspoons dough for each cookie. Form into balls by rolling between your palms. Dip each dough ball into egg whites, then roll into pecans. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Using the back of a teaspoon or your thumb, make a rounded indentation in the top of each cookie.
  4. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven. It may be necessary to create the indentation once again with a spoon. Place about 1 teaspoon preserves into the indentation of eah cookie. Bake an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven. Cool on baking sheet for several minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5177.03 Kcal (21675 kJ)
Calories from fat 3219.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 357.67g 550%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 694.06mg 29%
Potassium 2498.61mg 53%
Total Carbs 365.37g 122%
Sugars 206.38g 826%
Dietary Fiber 50.09g 200%
Protein 78.82g 158%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 8%
Iron 18.8mg 104%
Calcium 501.5mg 50%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 434.18 Kcal (1818 kJ)
Calories from fat 269.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g 550%
Cholesterol 15.6mg 62%
Sodium 58.21mg 29%
Potassium 209.55mg 53%
Total Carbs 30.64g 122%
Sugars 17.31g 826%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g 200%
Protein 6.61g 158%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8%
Iron 1.6mg 104%
Calcium 42.1mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 132.5
    Points
  • 135
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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