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Walnut Thumbprints

Name: Walnut Thumbprints
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; FILLING:; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup sour cream

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7 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sherrie Pickle, Kent, Washington

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

Out of all my cookie recipes, I get the most requests for this one. A friend gave the recipe to me years ago and it's become our family's favorite.

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Walnut Thumbprints

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Yield:about 3 dozen

Prep:20 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
filling:

1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sour cream

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2
Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball.
3
Combine filling ingredients; spoon about 1 teaspoonful into each cookie. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.