Super simple to make. Really only takes a blink of an eye to throw together. I used homemade peach jam in the middle of mine, as that was what I had on hand. I recommend you do like I did and chill the dough for a bit before baking.
This recipe is great, except I had a hard time making the logs so I made small balls instead and created a type of thumbprint cookie by indenting the middles with a spoon and putting the jam in the middle. Delicious! Note...the cooking time is lessened when made like this with the baking time around then minutes instead of 15-20.
These are an easy variation of a thumbprint cookie. Their color and shape make them a nice addition to a Christmas cookie tray and they taste delicious. I found the dough every easy to handle although I did make more logs than the recipe calls for simply to make them easier to handle. They will spread, so don't make the rolls too fat--3/4" really is just right. I wasn't able to get seedless raspberry jam and used red plum that was delicious.
So smart! I never would have thought to do this - it's basically a "thumbprint" cookie but with much less rolling involved. You could roll the logs in nuts...however you do "thumbprint." But it is faster! And it makes a nice-looking cookie. I drizzled mine w/ a milk/powdered sugar glaze.
This is another cookie that I have made for several years. I try not to make them too often or my waistline would suffer. I don't know what the last reviewer did differently, maybe not enough flour or too much sugar, but mine always comes out like a soft playdough. Very easy to roll out and shape. I have used different jams and jellies in the past, and all come out great. The only change I make is I use baking margarine. As always, my rule is to never melt the margarine when making cookies, that's what makes them spread.
Very good, a quicker version of a thumbprint cookie. Will make again
Super Easy, Very Tasty, especially while still slightly warm. I would not change a thing.
The recipe was quick, and easy, and the resulting cookie has good texture and flavor. I wish that I had made thumbprint cookies instead of the log style, just so I had a more uniform look.
Mine turned out flat but that didn't stop us from devouring them. Great shortbread-type flavor.
