How To make Raspberry Pecan Thumbprints
2 c All-purpose flour
1 c Pecan pieces, finely
Chopped, divided 1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
1/4 ts Ground allspice
1/8 ts Salt
1 c Butter, softened
1/2 c Packed lt. brown sugar
2 ts Vanilla extract
1/3 c Seedless raspberry jam
PREHEAT oven to 350 F. Combine flour, 1/2 cup pecans, cinnamon, allspice and salt in medium bowl. BEAT butter in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar; increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla until blended. Beat in flour mixture at low speed just until blended. FORM dough into 1-inch balls; flatten slightly and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Press down with thumb in center of each ball to form indentation. Pinch together any cracks in dough. FILL each indentation with scant 1/2 teaspoon jam. Sprinkle filled cookies with remaining 1/2 cup pecans. BAKE 14 minutes or until just set. Let cookies stand on cookie sheets 5 minutes; transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temperature. Cookies are best day after baking. Makes 36 cookies From the recipe files of suzy@gannett.infi.net -----
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Jam thumbprint shortbread cookie recipe:
Ingredients:
1 cup softened salted butter* 113g
2/3 cup powdered sugar 65g
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4g
2 cups all purpose flour 260g
1/2 cup jam 160g
*If using unsalted butter add 1/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt)
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350F/175C. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl if using a hand mixer cream together butter and sugar until well combined, 2-3 minutes. Add in vanilla and mix to combine. Add flour one cup at a time, mixing after each addition.
Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop or two spoons form the dough into balls and place on your prepared cookie sheets, leaving a little room for spreading. Using your thumb or the back of a wooden spoon make a small indent in the center of the cookies for the jam. Only press about 1/2 way through the cookie. Pipe or spoon jam into the hole in the center. bake for 9-11 minutes, removing as soon as the bottoms star to brown. Allow them to cool on the pan for a few minutes and then move to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. This recipe makes approximately 20-24 cookies. These cookies can be store at room temperature for 3 days. They can also be made ahead of time and frozen.
Freezing instructions:
a. You can freeze your baked cookies in a freezer tight bag or container for up to 30 days. Allow to thaw for 1 hour.
b. Freeze your unbaked jam filled cookie dough balls. Place on a pan or plate and freeze for 30 minutes. Transfer to a freezer tight bag or container. These can be frozen for up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking. Bake as indicated above.
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Thumbprint Cookies | Jam Cookies Recipe
These thumbprint cookies (aka jam cookies) are buttery, rich and filled with jam of your choice. These cookies are perfect for Christmas, for birthdays or for any holidays. They are easy to make and everyone loves them.
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Ingredients:
1 cup (230g) Butter, softened
2/3 cup (85g) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 Egg yolk
2¼ cups (280g) Flour
Jam of your choice
Directions:
1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
2. In a large bowl cream butter and powder sugar until smooth and creamy. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract and mix until combined. Add flour, salt and stir until incorporated and dough is formed.
3. Using a one-tablespoon cookie scoop or measuring tablespoon take 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls.
4. Then place the balls on prepared baking sheets. Slightly flatten the balls and then make an indentation with your thumb or with a back of a spoon into each ball. At this stage, if dough is too soft, refrigerate for 30 minutes. Then, fill each with cookie the jam.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, the cookies should still be pale, but slightly golden at the bottom.
6. Dust with powdered sugar (optional) and allow to cool on a wire rack.
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