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Frosted Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp butter, softened
5 tbsp sugar
2 cups flour
1 tbsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp water
1 cup chopped pecans
powdered sugar frosting (see recipe) or jam
Directions:
Directions:
Beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flour, salt, vanilla and water; mix well. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate dough 15 to 20 minutes. Roll into 1 inch balls. Place balls on ungreased baking sheet and press center of each ball with back of floured 1/4 tsp measuring spoon.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Bake 350 for 15-20 minutes, until set and slightly brown around the edges
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
When cool, fill center with red or green frosting or jam.

 

 

 

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