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Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Cookies:

1 cup powdered sugar
½ tsp. salt
1 egg
3 1/2 cups flour
1 cup shortening
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla



Icing:

¼ cup oil
1 Tbs. water
1 drop vanilla
1 ½ tsp. milk or cream
¼ cup Karo
1 drop red food coloring
1 cup or more powdered sugar
Directions:
Directions:
Cookies: Mix all ingredients into a smooth paste. Roll into a log shape and cut into 1-inch slices. Press thumb into center of each cookie and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Icing: Bring oil, water and Karo to boiling. Remove from heat. Add sugar and flavoring until it becomes a paste. Continue mixing until smooth then add milk or cream enough consistency. Add coloring.

Drop teaspoonfuls level full into thumb indentations of cookies.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
When we were growing up, thumbprint cookies were the best part of any baby or wedding shower!

 

 

 

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