THUMBPRINT COOKIES

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I started looking for a thumbprint recipe and found this one I have changed it a bit to fit my families tastes. These are a great holiday cookies. I have also dyed the dough orange for Halloween. These are very versatile.

Provided by Leanne

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 32-40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup margarine
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup red jelly preserves
1/2 cup of chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat margarine and sugar together until fluffy; add vanilla and egg and beat well.
  • Stir in flour and baking powder.
  • Roll into balls and press thumb into the middle of the cookie, fill with half a tsp or so of jelly.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.5, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 5.8, Sodium 60.4, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.9, Protein 1.1

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