Jam-filled Thumbprint cookies have always been a big favorite on holiday cookie trays. In my opinion, a good thumbprint cookie is buttery, with a touch of sweetness that pairs well with a not-too-sweet jam.
Favorite jam flavors include apricot, raspberry, or currant. It is nice to use a variety of jams in a batch of cookies. Using a variety of jams will look attractive on your cookie tray.
This thumbprint cookie recipe includes ground walnuts in the batter. You'll find other recipes that roll the cookie in ground nuts before baking, but I like to mix my walnuts right into the batter.
Jam Thumbprints with Walnuts
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This thumbprint cookie recipe includes ground walnuts in the batter. You'll find other recipes that roll the cookie in ground nuts before baking, but I like to mix my walnuts right into the batter.
You'll want to use a food processor or nut grinder to make sure your nuts are ground up finely enough. Just be sure you don't grind them into a paste when using a food processor. Do you prefer hazelnuts, pecans, or almonds? Well, go ahead and substitute the nut you prefer. Make these cookies your own.
One of the things I love about Christmas cookies is their size. I love a tray filled with a variety of little sweet bites. It's fun to sample all the goodies and making your cookies small encourages sampling. I like to roll my thumbprint cookies into balls about a half ounce each. A digital kitchen scale is a handy tool to use to weigh each cookie for consistency.
Of course, the name of these cookies comes from the indentation you make in them to hold the jam. You can use your thumb, the back of a measuring spoon, or the handle of any kitchen tool that will give you the indentation you need.
One of the things I love about Christmas cookies is their size. I love a tray filled with a variety of little sweet bites. It's fun to sample all the goodies and making your cookies small encourages sampling. I like to roll my thumbprint cookies into balls about a half ounce each. A digital kitchen scale is a handy tool to use to weigh each cookie for consistency.
Of course, the name of these cookies comes from the indentation you make in them to hold the jam. You can use your thumb, the back of a measuring spoon, or the handle of any kitchen tool that will give you the indentation you need.
Be sure not to overfill the indentation with your jam. Jam that bubbles over the cookie ruins the look but the cookie will still taste yummy. It just won't look as pretty as you want it to look.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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