Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Thumbprint Cookies

This is a cookie recipe that I got from my Mom. The cookie itself melts in your mouth and has a great nutty flavor. The sugary icing is a great compliment!

Rating: 10 of 10

Thumbprint Cookies

½ c. Brown Sugar

1 c. Butter

2-3 egg yolks

2c. flour

Egg whites

1 ½ c. chopped nuts

Icing:

½ c. confectioners sugar

1 tbs. butter

2 tsp. milk

¼ tsp vanilla

24 milk chocolate kisses

Cream together sugar, butter and egg yolks. Beat flour into this mixture. Form balls and dip into slightly beaten egg whites. Roll balls in chopped nuts. Put on lightly greased cookie sheet and make a thumbprint on each ball. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and reset thumbprint. Bake 8-10 minutes longer. Fill with icing.

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