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Thumbprint Cookies
A holiday favorite! We recommend using Zelda's or Apple Hill Farm jams or jellies for the filling.
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Equipment
1 mixing spoon
1 mixing bowl
1 teaspoon
1 baking sheet
Ingredients
1/2
c.
confectioners’ sugar
1
c.
butter
softened
2
tsp
pure vanilla extract
2
c.
All-purpose flour
1/4
tsp
salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325º.
Mix together 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar and 1 cup softened butter.
Add 2 tsp. pure vanilla, blend in 2 cups flour & 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly but do not over beat.
Roll into small balls about 3/4″ to 1″ in diameter. Place balls about 1″ apart on baking sheet.
Make a depression in the center of each ball by pressing down gently with your thumb or spoon.
Fill depression with a teaspoon of your favorite marmalade.
Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool on your counter not on a cookie rack. May be dusted with confectioners’ sugar.
Notes
Recipe from Mountainbrook of Vermont.