savory thumbprint cookies
Savory Thumbprints? How's that for a twist? These cookies are an APPETIZER, not a dessert cookie. They will wow your guests who will like the surprise. Back in 2004 I pulled this from Recipezaar and I've been making these ever since.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
2 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 medium egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 cup hot pepper jelly (red or green)
How To Make savory thumbprint cookies
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Step 1In a food processor, pulse together Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses with butter, until smooth. Add egg yolk and pepper; pulse until blended. Add flour, pulse just until a soft dough forms.
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Step 2Place pecans on a plate and place 1 cup of water in a bowl. With hands, roll scant tablespoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Wet balls with water and roll in pecans to coat.
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Step 3Place on an ungreased cookie sheet (I line mine with parchment for easy cleanup). With thumb or finger, make an indent in each cookie. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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Step 4Bake in centre of oven at 350 F for about 15 minutes or until firm outside and lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheet.
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Step 5(Can be prepared to this point and frozen in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container. Bake for 3 minutes to recrisp).
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Step 6Fill indentations with hot pepper jelly.
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