This has been a staple on my Christmas cookie plate since I first started making cookies as a teen. Now 40 years later, this cookie is still the most requested by my family at Christmas. This thumbprint cookie has a tender crumb & just melts in your mouth. The recipe is unique and I believe the hard cooked egg yolks are what...
Provided by Tami Hartlaub
Categories Cookies
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Cream butter & sugar together until light & fluffy. Break up egg yolks into creamed mixture. Blend well. Add vanilla. Stir in flour. Chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Make a small dent in the top of each cookie with finger. Bake in 375 degree oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, fill dent with jam. Return to oven for 1-2 minutes to set jam.
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paudel Subista
paudel@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of Christmas cookies, but these ones are actually really good. I'd definitely make them again.
Natalie Achneepneskum
a@gmail.comThese are my go-to Christmas cookies. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Fizza Taqvi
taqvi-f21@hotmail.comI made these cookies for my kids and they loved them. They're so easy to make and they're a great way to get the kids involved in the holiday baking.
Ryan B. Cus
b.ryan21@gmail.comThese cookies are so festive and delicious. They're perfect for a Christmas party or a holiday cookie exchange.
Jahid
jahid21@hotmail.comThese cookies were a big disappointment. They were dry and crumbly and had no flavor. I won't be making them again.
Irene Martinez
martinez_i35@hotmail.comI've tried a lot of different Christmas cookie recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. The cookies are always a hit with my family and friends.
MD. Asraf Ali
ali_m@aol.comThese are the ugliest cookies I've ever seen. I don't know how anyone could think they're beautiful.
Khloe Cruz
cruz-khloe@gmail.comThese cookies were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They're so delicious and festive. I'll definitely be making them again next year!
Faizullah Faize
faize.f3@aol.comI'm not a big fan of Christmas cookies, but these ones are actually really good. I'd definitely make them again.
Avid hassan sagor
avid_h@hotmail.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but the texture is great. I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.
Elizabeth Mothupi
e.mothupi@yahoo.comI made these cookies for my holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Micheal Ewah
micheal_ewah@yahoo.comThese are my new favorite Christmas cookies! They're so festive and delicious. I can't wait to make them again next year!
Ramota Opeyemi
o_ramota27@hotmail.comThese cookies were a huge disappointment. They were too sweet and the texture was off. I won't be making these again.
Elliott Spivey
elliotts41@aol.comI've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend this recipe!
Cheyenne Pritchett
c-p78@gmail.comThese are the most beautiful cookies and they taste amazing!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Mattieu Wynter
wynter.m38@yahoo.comI tried this recipe and it was a total disaster. The cookies were dry and crumbly and had no flavor. I'm very disappointed.
Hemal Hasan
hemal.h66@gmail.comI made these last night and they were delicious! My family loved them and I have to say, they're the best Christmas cookies I've ever had. Thanks for the recipe!
Mumtaz Chouhan
mumtaz24@gmail.comThese cookies are incredible. I've never had a cookie quite like them.
Deepak babu Kaushal
b.deepak@gmail.comChristmas wouldn't be complete without my absolute favorite cookies!! I've been making these cookies for years and they are always a hit. I usually double or triple the recipe because they go so fast. Thank you for sharing your recipe!