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Holiday Thumbprint Cookies

Holiday Thumbprint Cookies

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  • 24

    Servings

  • 10 min

    Preparation Time

  • 15 min

    Cook Time

  • Rating

Filled with sweet fruit preserves and topped with chopped nuts and chocolate flavored decors, holiday thumbprint cookies are sure to be a hit at the cookie exchange or a yummy treat this winter. Not only will the kids enjoy these cookies, but they will also love helping decorate them.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups butter flavor crisco
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 2 ½ cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1 ¾ cups finely chopped nuts or chocolate flavored decors
  • 2/3 cup fruit preserves

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat Crisco and sugar until fluffy.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Add combined oats, flour and salt; mix well.
  • Form 1-inch balls; roll in nuts.
  • Place 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Press centers with thumb; fill with preserves.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Remove to wire rack; cool completely.

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