JAM THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Last but not least the great Thumbprint cookie. I thought I would end this Christmas cookie and bar series with this old favorite.

1 1/2C unsalted butter, softened

1C granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 1/2C all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 egg, beaten

1 tablespoon water

7 ounces flaked coconut

Raspberry or apricot jam



Using electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until just combined; add vanilla. Sift flour and salt together. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix until the dough starts to come together. Transfer dough to floured surface; shape into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly beat together the egg and water. Roll dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Dip each ball into egg wash; then roll it in coconut. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. With thumb, make an indentation into the top of each ball. Drop 1/4 teaspoon jam into each indentation. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes, or until coconut is golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Makes about 3 dozen.

Please have a SAFE AND WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!!!!! The best to all of us in the NEW YEAR 2009. Be back after the holidays...................................