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Grandma Shirley's Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temp
  • 1/2 cup Sugar plus 3 tbsp for rolling
  • 2 Large Egg Yolks
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1/4 cup Jelly/Jam
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix the butter and sugar in a bowl until it turns fluffy and light in color
  • Add egg yolks one at a time
  • Add in the vanilla and mix
  • Add the flour, salt and baking powder until dough is just coming together.
  • Make 1 1/2 tablespoon sized dough balls. Roll into the sugar and place on baking pan.
  • Use your thumb or a small spoon to make an indent in the cookie.
  • Spoon your choice of jelly, jam or preserves to fill.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or just until the edges are slightly browning.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy!
Course: Dessert
Region: North America
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: Comfort food, Kid Friendly