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12 Days of Easy Christmas Cookies #6 - Cherry Thumbprint Christmas Cookies

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While old-fashioned thumbprint cookies typically hold jam and jellies, these cookies feature a festive candied cherry in the center.

The cookies are fun for children to make and are a festive addition to your Christmas cookie tray.

Prep time: 30-40 minutes
Set time: 10-12 minutes
Makes about 3 dozen cookies

Get the full recipe for Cherry Thumbprint Christmas Cookies and get more ideas for different kinds of thumbprint cookies on The Elf’s Thumbprint Cookies Pinterest Board.

Christmas Cookie Baking Tip : Chop Nuts Well Before Rolling Cookies

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Chop the nuts very finely to ensure that they adhere to the Cherry Thumbprint Christmas Cookies (or other cookies with nuts layered on surfaces.)

This way, cookie surfaces will be thoroughly coated before you press your thumbprint in the center.

You can use a sharp knife to chop nuts finely or pulse them in a food processor to pulverize them. Chop nuts until they are the texture of rough sand.

See more helpful baking tips on The Elf’s Baking Tips Pinterest Board .

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