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Thumbprint Cookies
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Thumbprint Cookies

You can never have too many Christmas Cookies, especially when they're as good as these! Jelly Thumbprint Cookies are packed with peanuts and a sweet jelly center. They're so delicious you're going to want to keep them all to yourself!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 108 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter softened, unsalted
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg divided, large
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup peanut chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons red jelly
  • 3 Tablespoons green jelly

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, blend butter, sugar, egg yolk and almond extract. Add in flour and salt until completely combined. Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk egg white until frothy. Place chopped nuts into a separate small bowl.
  3. Dip each ball into egg white then roll in nuts (pressing gently so they stick). Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Using thumb, gently press the center of each cookie to make an indent. Place about a teaspoon of jelly into each indent.
  4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12-14 minutes, until nuts begin to brown. Cool completely.

Notes

  • When it comes to jelly, less is more in this recipe. One teaspoon may not sound like a lot, but I promise you it's plenty for each cookie. Too much jelly will spill out and burn as the cookies bake.
  • To make evenly shaped cookies, use a tablespoon to evenly measure the dough into one inch balls. You can also use a food scale, if you have one.
  • Once cooled, transfer the thumbprint cookies to an airtight container. They'll keep well at room temperature for about 5 days.
  • These are such fun Christmas cookies for the kids to help with! They will love making the thumbprints and spooning in the jam.
  • Love this classic flavor? Try our Peanut Butter and Jelly Fudge or our Peanut Butter and Jelly Brownies next!
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks and substitutions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 43mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108

% Daily Value*

Calories 108kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 43mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.