Holiday Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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Holiday Thumbprint Cookies
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Directions:

  1. ) Heat oven to 300 degrees. In large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar and egg yolks. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms. Set aside.
  2. ) In small mixing bowl, beat egg whites and water at high speed until foamy. Set aside.
  3. ) Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Dip balls into egg white mixture. Roll balls in pecans. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Indent top of each cookie with thumb. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until set.
  4. ) Immediately indent cookies again. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon jelly into each thumbprint. Cool completely before storing. (Do not stack cookies.)
  5. Tip: Use end of spoon to make indentation in top of hot cookies.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5712.22 Kcal (23916 kJ)
Calories from fat 4120.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 457.8g 704%
Cholesterol 815.41mg 272%
Sodium 200.48mg 8%
Potassium 2094.5mg 45%
Total Carbs 377.23g 126%
Sugars 147.54g 590%
Dietary Fiber 39.44g 158%
Protein 74.2g 148%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 76%
Iron 16mg 89%
Calcium 488.6mg 49%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 529.29 Kcal (2216 kJ)
Calories from fat 381.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.42g 704%
Cholesterol 75.55mg 272%
Sodium 18.58mg 8%
Potassium 194.07mg 45%
Total Carbs 34.95g 126%
Sugars 13.67g 590%
Dietary Fiber 3.65g 158%
Protein 6.88g 148%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 76%
Iron 1.5mg 89%
Calcium 45.3mg 49%

* 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

  • 151.6
    Points
  • 162
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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