PINE NUT THUMBPRINTS

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Want to try a variation on the classic thumbprint cookie? Give my recipe a try. I use pine nuts, orange juice and marmalade to create a crunchy, citrusy holiday cookie that everyone likes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon orange juice
3/4 cup finely chopped pine nuts
1/4 cup orange marmalade

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg yolk, lemon zest and vanilla. Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls. In a shallow bowl, combine honey and orange juice. Dip balls into honey mixture, then roll in pine nuts. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Fill centers with orange marmalade; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

AHMSZ sharif
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies came out flat and dry. I'm going to try again and see if I can get them right.


Aleo Aldaco
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're a great dessert for a kid's party.


Soma Actar
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I'm not a big fan of pine nuts, but these cookies were still really good. The filling was sweet and creamy and the cookies were soft and chewy.


Elizabeth Msinda
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These thumbprints are the perfect holiday cookie. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends.


Stbl Tv
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them. They're the perfect after-school snack.


Houston Lee
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These are the best thumbprints I've ever had. The filling is so creamy and the cookies are so soft.


Nyamekye Mathias
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I'm not a big baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


michael fisher
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These thumbprints are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love taking them to parties and potlucks.


Marissa Gilbert
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These cookies are so good! I love the way the pine nuts add a little crunch.


Samira Elizabeth
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


exaud ludovick
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.


Ruby Wilson
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These are the best pine nut thumbprints I've ever had. The cookies are soft and chewy, and the filling is sweet and creamy.


Zubair Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of pine nuts, but I decided to try these cookies anyway. I'm so glad I did! The pine nuts add a nice nutty flavor that really complements the sweetness of the cookie.


Alison Dispensationalist
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These thumbprints are the perfect holiday cookie. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Niaz Wali Hairan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies came out perfect. They were so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Malikbakr Malikbakr
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These cookies are so delicate and delicious. I made them for a baby shower and they were a big hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Mutiyah Oyeleke
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I've made these thumbprints several times now and they always turn out great. I love the combination of sweet and nutty flavors.


Abdiqordhere Abdullahi
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These pine nut thumbprints were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.