Thimble cookies

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

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.

Thimble cookies are a classic favorite. A simple cookie dough gets coated in nuts and filled with raspberry jam. Customize filling or nuts used.

Next up for our Christmas Cookie Recipe Exchange is Carrie‘s Thimble Cookies. Here’s what she has to say about them, “As a child one of the best parts of the Christmas season was looking forward to the baked goodies my grandma would bring by our house. My mom did her own baking, but somehow Gram …

These classic tender, delicious shortbread cookies filled with jam are easy to make and have a delicious melt-in-your-mouth texture.

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...

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.

Easy to mix up and fun to make. Even small children can help roll these into balls.