Cherry thumbprint Christmas cookies - Click Americana

Cherry thumbprint Christmas cookies - Click Americana

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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.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg white, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup finely-chopped walnuts (or pecans)
  • 1/2 cup red and green candied cherries, halved

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