JAM THUMBPRINT COOKIES

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When I was four, Mom and I would don our aprons and I would pretend we were bakers named Marge and Betty. Though we dropped that routine, we still make Christmas cookies together every year. -Rebecca Little, Park Ridge, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup apricot or red raspberry preserves
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in enough flour to form a smooth dough., Preheat oven to 350°. Place coconut in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk egg and water. Shape cookie dough into 1-in. balls; dip tops in egg mixture, then in coconut, pressing slightly to adhere. Place 1-1/2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, coconut side up., Press a deep indentation in center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Fill with preserves., Bake 15-18 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. If desired, dust tops with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ashton Booysen
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Mohamed Warimezgane
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These cookies are a classic for a reason. They're simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Kaiden McGrath
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover jam or jelly.


Ps Nos
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Aimee Mae Bartholomew
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I love how the jam filling oozes out when you bite into these cookies.


Hamayoun Afridi
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Rakesh Chy
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These cookies are so delicious, I could eat them every day!


Abubakr Adams
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen.


Omolaye yetunde Oluwatosin
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I love the versatility of these cookies. You can use any type of jam or jelly you like.


Sharwan Kumar
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


Alhassan Musah
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite!


Aqib Dhillon
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These cookies are so cute! I love the way the jam peeks out of the top.


Machelle Funk
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Akub Khan1
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These cookies are so delicious! The jam filling is the perfect complement to the buttery cookie dough.


zagdsuren Usukhbayar
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so they're perfect for a last-minute dessert.


official Kahaz
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These cookies were a huge hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The jam filling was the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness.


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