Cherry Thumbprints

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Cherry Thumbprints

2/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large egg whites
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
5 red glacé cherries, halved
5 green glacé cherries, halved

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla extract and salt. Gradually stir in flour. Form dough into 20 1-inch diameter balls. Dip in lightly beaten egg whites, then roll in nuts. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets. Press down center of each with thumb to make a thumbprint. Place a cherry half in each indentation. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Reviews of Cherry Thumbprints:

1-4 of 4 reviews

once a year baker in Thunder Bay, Ontario Dec 12, 2007
Would make this again.
Excellent and delicious cookies.
They turned out great and were easy to make. five stars

A cookie baker Sep 5, 2007
Would make this again.
I used to make these cookies with my mom every year for Christmas, we used to fill them with 2 or 3 different flavors of jams and jellies. five stars

Bebe in PA Dec 10, 2006
Would make this again.
This was an easy recipe and turned out great. I needed more than 3/4 C of chopped walnuts - at least a cup. Another option for the center is to use apricot preserves or after they are cooked my Mom used to fill them with colored red or green icing for the holidays! five stars

A cookie baker Nov 22, 2004
Would make this again.
this was a nice recipe... I really loved the taste. This is somthing my whole family loved. I will for sure make them again... If i did not, my family will be upset.:) five stars