How to Make Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies

Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies are cookies with cranberry filling imprinted in the center. Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies make a colorful addition to a holiday cookie tray. Plus, they're great for parties or for an after-dinner treat. They taste great! Read on to learn how to make them.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 egg white
• 1/4 cup cranberry sauce

Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies

1. Preheat oven 300 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

2. Cream together butter or margarine, sugar and egg yolk.

3. Stir in flour.

4. Form dough into 1-inch balls.

5. Roll balls into lightly beaten egg white.

6. Place on cookie sheet about 1-inch apart.

7. Press down on center of cookie with thumb to make a well.

8. Bake 15-20 minutes.

9. Remove from oven and cool on cookie racks.

10. Fill center with a teaspoon of cranberry sauce.