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Thumbprints or Thimble Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1½ cups sifted all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg, separated
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1½ cups finely chopped pecans
Directions:
Directions:
Sift flour with salt. Cream butter in mixing bowl. Gradually add brown sugar; continue creaming until light and fluffy. Blend in yolk and vanilla extract. Add sifted dry ingredients; mix thoroughly. If desired, chill 1 hour for easier handling. Shape dough into balls 3/4 inch in diameter. Dip into slightly beaten egg white, then into pecans. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Press a deep hole in center of each cookie or with a floured thimble or finger. Bake at 375ºF for 12 to 15 min; until light golden brown. Fill hallows with jelly, jam or frosting. Yields: about 3 dozen.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
About 3 dozen cookies
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe not only comes from the Pillsbury Cookie Book, but also makes Keith Meyers jump up and down saying, "Me likey cookies. Me likey cookies!"

 

 

 

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