CHEDDAR PECAN THUMBPRINTS WITH JALAPENO JELLY AND CRANBERRIES

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From a Fort Worth magazine from Feastivities. Everyone enjoyed this appetizer. Looks great for Christmas.

Provided by gritsnla

Categories     Christmas

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb butter, softened
4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
4 -4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
10 ounces jalapeno jelly
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix butter, cheese, pecans, cayeene and salt. Gradually mix in flour. Result will be a stiff dough like shortbread. Form into logs 1-inch thick by 10 inches long. Wrap in wax paper and refrigrate until firm, at least 3 hours. (Refrigerate up to 5 days, frozen up to 6 months.).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Remove dough from wax paper and slice into 1-inch pieces. Lightly press each piece in palm of hand; using thumb make a 1/4 inch indentation in center of each. Fill thumbprint with 1 teaspoon jelly and sprinkle with cranberries on top.
  • Place on nonstick cookie sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake 15- 20 minutes or until firm and slightly browned at edges. For best flavor do no overcook. May be served warm at room temperature.

Nana Kwesi
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These thumbprints are too spicy.


Lipi Lipi
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These thumbprints are too salty.


sandra bennett
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These thumbprints are too bland.


Abdul Sammad
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These thumbprints are too crumbly.


Bryan Tim
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These thumbprints are too dry.


MD MORTUZA AHMED
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These thumbprints are too sweet for me.


Nurazaman Reya
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How long can I store these thumbprints?


Gojra City
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Can I use a different type of jelly?


Zoraya Griffiths
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I'm allergic to pecans. Can I substitute another nut?


Obaapanin Cantona
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These thumbprints are a great way to use up leftover cheese.


Jerry Jennings
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I'm going to make these thumbprints for my next party.


ALIF GAMING
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These thumbprints sound amazing!


M JIHAD
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I can't wait to try these thumbprints!


Melee.k1 Sharuma
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These thumbprints look delicious!


Ira Wigley
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I highly recommend these thumbprints!


Gourab Dangi
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These thumbprints are the perfect holiday cookie.


Neo Semosa
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in these thumbprints.


Sarita Lama
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These thumbprints are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ramugondo Pfano
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I made these thumbprints for a cookie exchange and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Konnor King
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These thumbprints were a hit at my holiday party! The combination of cheddar, pecans, and jalapeno jelly was絶妙.


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