Certainly! Here’s a detailed recipe for delicious Thimble Cookies, perfect for Christmas or any occasion where you crave a delightful treat:
Thimble Cookies (Christmas Cookies)
🕒 Total Time: 39 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 14 minutes
🍽 Servings: 20 Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 eggs (separated)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup walnuts (crushed finely)
Instructions:
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Prepare Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar.
- Add vanilla extract, egg yolks, and butter to the dry ingredients.
- Mix thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
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Shape Dough:
- Roll the dough into a large ball.
- Separate the egg whites and set them aside in a small bowl.
- Crush the walnuts finely.
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Form Cookies:
- Scoop out portions of dough, about a heaping tablespoon each.
- Roll the dough into small balls.
- Dip each ball first into the egg whites, coating evenly.
- Then roll them in the crushed walnuts, ensuring they are fully coated.
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Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the coated dough balls onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Using a thimble or similar-sized object, poke a hole in the middle of each cookie about halfway through.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes.
- After 7 minutes, remove the cookies and gently repoke the holes.
- Return the cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 7 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
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Finish:
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Fill the indentation in the center of each cookie with your favorite jam or jelly.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
These Thimble Cookies are a delightful combination of buttery, nutty flavors with a sweet jam-filled center, making them perfect for festive occasions like Christmas or simply as a delicious treat any time of the year! Enjoy baking and sharing these tasty cookies with your loved ones! 🍪✨
