Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

Delightful pecan thumbprint cookies feature buttery dough with a sweet pecan topping, perfect for holidays or teatime gatherings, appealing to cookie lovers and those craving rich flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 (3 oz.) cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 3/4 cups cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix butter and cream cheese until well combined.
  2. Add sugar and egg yolk, then beat well.
  3. Stir in cake flour until the dough forms.
  4. Shape dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and top each cookie with half a pecan.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

652 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.8g 26% DV
Total Fat 47.2g 61% DV
Carbs 29.6g 11% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 4.2g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 151.3mg 7% DV
Potassium 219mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 674.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 196.3mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 2.7mcg 14% DV
Calcium 102.3mg 8% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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