Basic Thumbprint Cookies

This is the basic dough for thumbprint cookies. The cool thing about these cookies is they are SO versatile. You can fill with jam, candies, nuts, whatever you want. You can also add flavor to the dough by using an extract like rum, peppermint, or lemon. Or you could roll the dough in chopped candies or nuts before cooking for additional effect. Like I said, very versatile. How would you vary this basic cookie?

Thumbprint Cookies

2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
4 c. flour

Preheat oven to 375. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flour and mix with a wooden spoon until fully combined. Chill in the refrigerator 1 hour. Shape dough into 1" balls. Place on cookie sheet and make an indentation with your thumb. Fill with whatever desired. Bake 10-12 minutes until light golden brown.


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