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Variations on a Thumbprint Day 2: 12 Days of Cookies

Classic thumbprint cookie made with ground walnuts. Sandy, buttery absolutely delish!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Berry jam, cookies, jam, thumbprints

Ingredients

Ladies' home journal 12/93

Prep time: 20 minutes

Baking time: 10-12 minutes

  • 1 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves
  • Powdered sugar
  • Dash of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Chop nuts in food processor until very fine. Beat butter, nuts, salt and granulated sugar in mixer bowl until light. Beat in flour into blended.
  • Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
  • Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets and flatten to 1 1/2 inch circle.
  • Press into centers with a fingertip.
  • Fill each indentation with 1/4 teaspoon preserves.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes, until golden.
  • Cool.
  • Sift confectioner's sugar over cookies.
  • Makes 6 dozens.