Recipes Desserts Cookies Thumbprint Cookie Recipes Thumbprint Cookies III 4.1 (22) 20 Reviews 4 Photos Like a butter cookie rolled in nuts with jam in the center. I make these every Christmas to give to relatives and friends. They all love this cookie! For even more flavorful cookies, try using almond extract instead of the vanilla. Submitted by Mona Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 4 4 Servings: 36 Yield: 6 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings 2 cups unsalted butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt 4 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup seedless raspberry jam 2 cups finely chopped walnuts Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Beat butter and sugar in large bowl at low speed until mixture becomes fluffy. Separate the eggs and beat in egg yolks, vanilla and salt until blended. Add flour all at once. Beat at low speed, scraping side of bowl often, 2 minutes or until well mixed. Beat egg whites, slightly. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and dip each ball into egg whites. Roll in nuts. Place about 1 inch apart on greased sheets. Make a depression in center of each cookie with thumb. Bake for about 10 minutes or until light brown. Cool on wire rack. Fill with jam. To Make Ahead: Cookies can be frozen after baking if you do not put jam in them. The cookies can also be dusted with confectioners' sugar. I Made It Print 26 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 227 Calories 15g Fat 21g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 227 % Daily Value * Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 7g 36% Cholesterol 48mg 16% Sodium 28mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 21g 7% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 9g Protein 3g 6% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 20mg 2% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 63mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.