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| Best Thumbprint Cookie Recipe by Samantha's Sweets |
Ok, here it is! I wasn't going to give it up, but it's Christmas and well, I'm feeling generous. This is the cookie everyone wants from me...
Best Thumbprint Cookies
1 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 egg whites, beaten with a dash of water
finely chopped walnuts, or sprinkles
Mix, roll in balls, dip in egg wash, roll in nuts or sprinkles. Bake 375 for 5 minutes, pull out and thumbprint em', back in oven for about 8 minutes. Watch they don't get too brown!
Top with butter cream frosting or jelly!
Best Buttercream Frosting:
*icing recipe from Samantha's Sweets
1 1/2 sticks softened salted butter
1/4 cup pure vegetable shortening
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk(more for thinner consistency)
Whip butter and shortening until light and fluffy with mixer. Mix in vanilla. Add 1 cup sugar, 1/2 tablespoon milk, mixing and alternating until all 4 cups and 2 tbsp. are added. Add more milk for thinner consistency, and less milk for thicker. Be sure and whip it good! ;)
My best cookie recipe! You're welcome!
Merry Sweet Christmas from Samantha's Sweets and Sam's Sweet ARt Etsy!
Xoxoxo,
Samantha ~ Artist S.E. ❤
