Svarale’s Thumbprint Cookies
📜 Collection: UK3 | ✍️ Attribution: Svarale | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic recipe featuring a rich, buttery brown sugar dough rolled in crunchy nuts. These thumbprint cookies are finished with a generous dollop of creamy, vanilla-scented cream cheese icing.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 12 mins | None | 2 dozen cookies |
🔪 Key Equipment
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- wire rack
- electric mixer
Ingredients
For the Cookies
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Cup | Butter | softened, or Crisco |
| 1/4 Cup | Brown Sugar | packed |
| 1 | Egg Yolk | large |
| 1/2 Teaspoon | Vanilla | extract |
| 1 Cup | Flour | all-purpose |
| 1/4 Teaspoon | Salt | fine |
| 1 | Egg White | slightly beaten |
| 3/4 Cup | Nuts | finely chopped |
For the Icing
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Ounces | Cream Cheese | softened |
| 1/4 Cup | Oleo | margarine, softened |
| 1 Teaspoon | Vanilla | extract |
| 1 lb | Powdered Sugar | sifted |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
- Stir in 1 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt until a soft dough forms.
Step 2: Shape and Bake
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, dip in 1 egg white, and roll in 3/4 cup nuts.
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet and press a thumbprint into the center.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and set.
Step 3: Icing and Assembly
- Beat 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup oleo, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add 1 lb powdered sugar until creamy.
- Once cookies are cool, fill each indentation with the icing.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The dough can be prepared and chilled for up to 24 hours before baking. Store finished cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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