Thimble cookies recipe

These holiday shortbread thimble cookies made with nuts and jam or jelly are a delicious Christmas treat that everyone loves.

Bird's Nest Cookies (Thumbprint or Thimble Cookies)

My husband’s mother used make these all the time when he was growing up. When I met him, many, many years ago, I had never had them. The first time I tasted them I could tell why he liked them so much. They are good. And such a special cookie for the holiday.

Bird’s Nest Cookies (Thumbprint or Thimble Cookies) | A Hint of Honey

Thumbprint cookies are a soft, but firm cookie with a jam-filled center that are deliciously popular, especially during the holidays.

I decided today to try a classic looking jam-filled cookie that seemed like it would be pretty tasty and easy to make. It was once again from one of the clipped recipes in the book and you can see this was submitted by Jean Soluk from Beausejour. I also find the other recipes kind of amusing – like the ‘oriental’ chicken 'plaff' (pilaf?) and the sweet and sour sauce that they make sure to point out is Chinese. Ah small town life in the 70s. Let me also show you my favourite thing about this…

These rich and tender cherry thumbprint Christmas cookies have bright and colorful button centers, made by placing pretty halved red or green candied cherries into the middle of each one.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and margarine thoroughly. Gradually add the sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each...

Thimble cookies are basic, bite sized shortbread cookies, baked with a dollop of fresh jam in the center. They are also known as Thumbprint or Bird’s Nest Cookies. These cookies are perfect for a…

I only make these cookies at Christmas time and my family always looks forward to them. The dough can be made plain or you can add ¼ cup poppy seeds or finely ground nuts. You can also fill with chocolate ganache instead of jelly or jam. ½ cup strawberry, raspberry, or cherry jelly or jam 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 2 t vanilla or almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ t table salt Put jelly or jam in a small bowl and set aside. In the…