This is the kind of classic made to be messed with.
We transformed one foolproof dough into a colorful collection ready to rock the cookie tin.
Let the kids help out with this easythumbprint cookie recipe.
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There are as many ways to dress up a thumbprint as there are ways to trim a tree.
Let these variations be a jumping-off point for your own cookie creativity.
Once you’ve got the basic recipe down, you’ll also love our eight deliciousthumbprint cookieflavor variations.
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Tips for Making Thumbprint Cookies
Here are a few tips for making thisthumbprint cookie recipe.
Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
Beat in egg yolks and vanilla until combined.
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Add Flour and Chill
Beat in flour.
Chill, covered, 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
Form Cookies
Preheat oven to 375F.
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Grease a cookie sheet.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Roll in desired coating.
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Place balls 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheet.
Using your thumb, make an indent in the center of each ball.
Bake and Fill
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms are light brown.
If centers puff up during baking, re-press with the round side of a measuring teaspoon.
Remove cookies; let cool on a wire rack.
Before serving, fill centers with desired filling.
Layer and store all others unfilled.
Store at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
To serve, thaw (if frozen) and fill as directed.
Thumbprint Cookie Recipe Variations
Use our basic thumbprint cookie recipe to create any of these delicious variations.
