Orange Marmalade Thumbprint Cookies
Recipe type: Dessert
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Serves: 36
 
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup orange marmalade
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, white sugar, vanilla, and egg yolks.
  2. Mix in the salt and then the flour, a little bit at a time until a soft dough forms.
  3. Scoop up the dough and roll into 1 inch balls.
  4. *If dough is too soft, refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Place balls 2 inches apart onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
  6. Use the back of a spoon to make a well in the center of each cookie.
  7. Place marmalade into a zippered plastic bag, massaging to break up the marmalade.
  8. Cut off the tip of one corner and fill each hole with about ½ teaspoon of marmalade..
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven set to 375 degrees until golden brown on the bottom.
  10. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
Recipe by Smashed Peas & Carrots at https://smashedpeasandcarrots.com/orange-marmalade-thumbprint-cookies/