I need a good recipe for thumbprint cookies

[Carla in Ca]

the kind with a little dab of preserves in the middle. I have tried a few (calling for dough to be rolled in almonds) and they weren't what I remember as a kid.
I'd sure appreciate it, and thanks!:hi:

[Kadie]

1. Here is a recipe I found last night that I am thinking of trying

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_25046,00.html



Jam Thumbprint Cookies Recipe courtesy Ina Garten, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, Clarkson Potter/Publishers, 2002


3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
Raspberry and/or apricot jam

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until they are just combined and then add the vanilla. Separately, sift together the flour and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix until the dough starts to come together. Dump on a floured board and roll together into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.

Roll the dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. (If you have a scale they should each weigh 1 ounce.) Dip each ball into the egg wash and then roll it in coconut. Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and press a light indentation into the top of each with your finger. Drop 1/4 teaspoon of jam into each indentation. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the coconut is a golden brown. Cool and serve.

[chefgirl]

2. I made these last year around Christmastime

They are deeeeeeelicious!

-chef-

[Carla in Ca]

3. Thanks, Kadie

This looks exactly like what I was looking for.
And thanks chefgirl for your input.:hi:

[madmax]

4. She made them on her show this week

They're on my list of 'to make' cookies this year.

[franmarz]

5. There are so many recipes here-take your choice.

Go to www.northpole.com/Kitchen/Cookbook/ I can guarante that you will find what you are looking for with any kind of cookies.