Golden Thumbprints

Name: Golden Thumbprints
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 3 tablespoons brown sugar blend; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 9 red or green candied cherries, halved

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons brown sugar blend
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
9 red or green candied cherries, halved

Directions

1

In a small bowl, beat butter and brown sugar blend until well blended. Beat in the oil, egg yolk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well.
2

Shape into scant 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3

; flatten slightly. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.
4

Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, carefully make an indentation in the center of each (cookie edges will crack). Fill each with a candied cherry half. Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.