Me,. Aunt Bridget, and the boys just returned from Monroe and Shreveport for a short visit to see Meme, Pawpaw, Nanaw and Papaw... We had a great visit.
Below are a few pictures we took at Nanaw and Papaw's house.. They always have a fun time being outside on the bayou, playing in the fountain, and annoying Obdi, the kitty.
I also wanted to share my THUMBPRINT COOKIE recipe.. which is my go-to cookie for most parties, showers...etc... It's so easy and you can get really creative with the jelly or jams. I ONLY use my Daddy's Jelly.. he and mom went a little wild making LOADS of jelly a year ago..so, I try and incorporate them into as many recipes as possible.
Thumbprint Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened ( I use Organic Unsalted)
- 1/2 cup white sugar ( I use Raw)
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup jelly/fruit preserves/jam, any flavor
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and egg yolks. Mix in flour a little bit at a time until a soft dough forms. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Refrigerate up to 30 minutes in a bowl coverred with seran wrap. Place balls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Use your finger or an instrument of similar size to make a well in the center of each cookie. Fill the hole with about1/2 teaspoon of preserves.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
Special Notes:
- I watch them really closely in the oven. Depending on how cold your dough is.. it might brown sooner than later.
- Not every cookie is going to look perfect.. some of my cookies the jelly has rolled out of the hole.. they still taste great!!!
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