Mom’s aka (T-Bone, Snaanster, Nana, Chief) Thumbprint Cookies Christmas Cookies will potentially be the Healthiest and Tastiest Cookie you have all Holiday Season.  I honestly have been making these cookies since I was a little girl and love them….AND I don’t even like nuts in my sweets, but they are fantastic. I added the original recipe from my mom,  and from the look of it, it sure does age me, LOL….Enjoy!!!

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MOM's, aka (T-Bone, Snaanster, Nana, Chief)Thumbprint Christmas Cookies Yum

Course

Dessert/Snack, Holiday Bites

Cuisine

Healthy Cookies, Holiday Cookies

Keyword

Healthy and Delicious Christmas Cookies, Holiday Cookies

Servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Land O Lakes Butter or Margarine
• 1 Egg (separated)
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts Walnuts are an exceptionally nutritious nut. They have higher antioxidant activity and significantly more healthy omega-3 fats than any other common nut. This rich nutrient profile contributes to the many health benefits associated with walnuts, such as reduced inflammation and improved heart disease risk factors.
• 1 Teaspoon Organic Vanilla Extract
• 1 Teaspoon Flaxseed Meal Flax's primary healthy benefit is due to the omega-3 essential fatty acids, "good" fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects.
• 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
• 1 Cup Whole Wheat or White Flour
• 1 Jar Reduced Sugar Strawberry Jam
• 1 Jar Reduced Sugar Apricot Jam
• Dash Powdered Sugar

Course Dessert/Snack, Holiday Bites Cuisine Healthy Cookies, Holiday Cookies Keyword Healthy and Delicious Christmas Cookies, Holiday Cookies Servings Ingredients 1/2 Cup Land O Lakes Butter or Margarine 1 Egg (separated) 1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts Walnuts are an exceptionally nutritious nut. They have higher antioxidant activity and significantly more healthy omega-3 fats than any other common nut. This rich nutrient profile contributes to the many health benefits associated with walnuts, such as reduced inflammation and improved heart disease risk factors. 1 Teaspoon Organic Vanilla Extract 1 Teaspoon Flaxseed Meal Flax's primary healthy benefit is due to the omega-3 essential fatty acids, "good" fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Whole Wheat or White Flour 1 Jar Reduced Sugar Strawberry Jam 1 Jar Reduced Sugar Apricot Jam Dash Powdered Sugar

Instructions

Making the Cookie Dough

1. First, take butter or margarine out of the refrigerator and soften. Next, add the butter, brown sugar, egg yolk, flaxseed meal, and vanilla and beat until light.

   
2. Next, gradually add your flour to the bowl and blend with a hand or stand mixer.
3. Then, when all is mixed, refrigerate for 20-30 minutes in a covered bowl.

Making the Thumbprint Cookies

1. First, Preheat the oven to 375. Then, remove from the refrigerator and make small balls, roll in beaten egg white, and roll into the smashed walnuts. Place them on a cookie sheet or a mini muffin pan and press your thumbprint in the center to make a well for your jam.

   
2. Then, bake for 5 minutes, remove and cool for 10-15 minutes, THEN ADD YOUR JAM, and bake an additional 7 minutes. Sift some powdered sugar over the cookies if you would like and serve....These cookies are a family favorite and are the Healthiest and Tastiest Christmas Cookies you will eat this Holiday Season....Enjoy!!!

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