Rich Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprint cookies are believed to have originated in Sweden and are called ‘Hallongrotta’ which means ‘raspberry cave’ in Swedish.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 32 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Rich Thumbprint Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Total Time 32 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped nuts (e.g. walnuts, pecans)
• 12 tablespoon Jam or fruit preserves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the vanilla extract and salt, and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
7. Fill each indentation with a teaspoon of jam or fruit preserves.
8. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the cookies.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.