Thumbprint Cookies

Your favorite flavor of jelly or frosting is the proverbial cherry on top of this well-known holiday cookie.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (240 g) whole wheat flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
• 2 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (170 g) Earth Balance margarine
• ½ cup (110 g) brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) water
• 1 cups (170 g) walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup (240 g) jam, garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Fit the Food Processor with the Multi-Use Blade.
2. Place egg yolk, vanilla, margarine, brown sugar and water into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. Start the machine and process for 10 seconds. Add the flour and salt to the container, start the machine and process for another 10 seconds.
3. Using a #40 scoop, roll the dough into balls. Beat the large egg white with a fork. Dip balls in the large egg white and roll in the nuts verify what type of nuts.
4. Place balls about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on ungreased baking sheet; press thumb gently in the center of each. Place cookies into the oven and bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until set. Cool and fill thumbprints with jelly or icing.

Nutrition

Per serving

• Calories: 160

• Total Fat: 11g

• Total Carbohydrate: 13g

  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 5g

• Protein: 3g

• Cholesterol: 15mg

• Sodium: 125mg