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Jam Thumbprints

SUBMITTED BY: Esther Kenagy PHOTO BY: Midnite Myst

"Delicious and attractive little cookies, with a thumb indentation filled with preserves. Fill with different colored preserves for an interesting presentation."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 56 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  45 Min
Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup strawberry preserves

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets, or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla, and salt. Gradually mix in flour.
  3. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls. Dip in lightly beaten egg whites, then roll in finely chopped walnuts. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets. Press down center of each with thumb.
  4. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Just before serving, fill centers of cookies with strawberry preserves.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by AJFILLIPP
The cookies taste very good, but you need to make very deep thumbprints or you will not fit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by RT
I love these cookies and they look very pretty too if you are bringing dessert to a party or a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by ZOSO
This recipe is the perfect size for two people. I added a dash of cinnamon and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2005 by MOXIEGRETL
These were pretty good, better if you make sure you slightly underbake them. I did one batch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2004 by JOYCE
These cookies are great tasting! My husband likes when I use a variety blackberry jam, orange... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by mmmdessert
These cookies are buttery and delicious! I tripled the recipe, and everything turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2002 by riblet
I make these every year for Christmas and get a lot of compliments. Excellent cookie- look... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2003 by JESSIDARLENE
These were great additions to my other Christmas cookies. I left some without the nuts and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2003 by DANEILLESPOTSWOOD
They were good, but I had a hard time making the whole in the middle just right for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2002 by your mom