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Walnut Thumbprints

7 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sherrie Pickle, Kent, Washington

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

Out of all my cookie recipes, I get the most requests for this one. A friend gave the recipe to me years ago and it's become our family's favorite.

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Walnut Thumbprints

7 reviews
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 15 min
Yield about 3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • FILLING:
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball.
  3. Combine filling ingredients; spoon about 1 teaspoonful into each cookie. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 211 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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