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Red Cherry Thumbprint Cookies
Make these red cherry thumbprint cookies for Christmas this year. They're perfect for cookie swaps, cookie platters, and serving after dinner.
👥 24 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 25 min👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●pan
- ●baking sheet
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until fluffy, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. Add the egg and lemon zest and mix, scraping the bowl if needed, until combined.
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2
Reduce the speed to low and add the flour and baking powder. Beat until combined. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least ⏱️ 1 hour or overnight.
3
Preheat the oven to 350 ̊. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the red sanding sugar in a small bowl. Break off tablespoon-size pieces of dough and roll into smooth round balls. Roll in the red sugar and place on the prepared pans. Gently indent the center of each cookie with your thumb, then press a cherry half cut-side down into each indent.
4
Bake the cookies until just set around the edges but not browned, ⏱️ 13-15 minutes. Let cool ⏱️ 5 minutes on the pans, then remove the cookies to a rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
calories
124 Calories
fat Content
6 g
fiber Content
0 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
57 mg
protein Content
1 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
23 mg
carbohydrate Content
16 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
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