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Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 c. unbleached all purpose flour
1 c. salted butter, softened
Jam or preserve of your choice - raspberry, apricot, peach are all good!
Directions:
Directions:
Cream butter & cream cheese together, then add flour. Cover & refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Cover cookie sheet with foil. Roll dough into ¾ in balls, place on cookie sheet & flatten with thumb print. Fill indention with jam or preserve of your choice. DON'T use jelly!

Bake 15-20 min at 350º until light brown. If jam starts overflowing, they are done!
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 - 5 dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is one of Ryan's favorite cookies, typically made at Christmas time.

 

 

 

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