Print Recipe
Thumbprint Cookies
 
recipe image
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 12
These have been around a long time and are very good. They are so pretty on a tray of goodies.
Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 egg yolks (save whites)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1 1/4 cups walnuts (finely chopped)
Directions:
1. Cream the butter till light and fluffy; then gradually add the brown sugar.
2. Add yolks to creamed mixture.
3. Blend in the vanilla, salt, and flour; mix well.
4. Shape into 1 balls and dip into unbeaten egg whites.
5. The roll in the finely chopped nuts.
6. Place 1 apart on an ungreased sheet.
7. 350 degree oven and bake for 5 minute.
8. Make an indentation with thumb.
9. Return to oven and finish baking just a little while longer till done.
10. Place jelly or jam in the dent.
By RecipeOfHealth.com