Thumb Cookies Recipe

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Thumb Cookies
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cream the butter. Add the brown sugar gradually.
  2. Add egg yolks, one at a time, mix well.
  3. Add flour and salt to make a soft dough.
  4. Shape dough into little balls (about one tablespoonful).
  5. Roll balls slightly in beaten egg whites, then into crushed nuts.
  6. Place coated balls on a greased cookie sheet about one inch apart.
  7. Make indentation with your thumb, or the floured end of a melon baller.
  8. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly golden brown.
  9. Cool on racks.
  10. Fill indentations in cooled cookies with jelly, jam, or preserves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 513.57 Kcal (2150 kJ)
Calories from fat 292.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.53g 50%
Cholesterol 135.9mg 45%
Sodium 127.85mg 5%
Potassium 98.31mg 2%
Total Carbs 49.78g 17%
Sugars 17.78g 71%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 5%
Protein 6.45g 13%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 38.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 455.5 Kcal (1907 kJ)
Calories from fat 259.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.85g 50%
Cholesterol 120.53mg 45%
Sodium 113.39mg 5%
Potassium 87.19mg 2%
Total Carbs 44.15g 17%
Sugars 15.77g 71%
Dietary Fiber 1.11g 5%
Protein 5.72g 13%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 13%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 34.4mg 4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.7
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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