Aren’t these cookies the cutest? I love thumbprint cookies of all kinds and have very fond memories of my grandma making them every Christmas. Hers were rolled in chopped walnuts and had a powdered sugar based icing in the thumbprint. She may have used the more traditional jelly filling sometimes, too…if my memory serves me. I’m sure my mom will pipe up in the comments here correcting me if I’m wrong. (Thanks Mom!) I would highly recommend making these cookies or some version of them. The cookie portion of them is so delicious. The dough is moist, and so full of chocolate flavor.
Make it your own
Experiment with the filling and add different flavorings to the chocolate, such as raspberry, orange, almond, maple, amaretto…. Or maybe you like the traditional jam/jelly filling or a frosting made with powdered sugar. I rolled these in sugar because my family has nut allergies, but if you like, you could roll yours in finely chopped walnuts or pecans.
More Cookie Recipes
Easy Red Velvet Cookies Peppermint Sugar Cookie Sandwiches with Chocolate Ganache Filling Peppermint Chocolate Sugar Cookies Gingerbread Shortbread Cookies with Cranberries Dark Chocolate and Pecan Cookies
Verdict: These are so good. The cookie is so rich and decadent and then the filling is smooth and delicious with just the slightest hint of cherry.Husband’s take: He liked these a lot, too. Took them to work to share with coworkers and to get them out of the house!Changes I would make: The cherry flavor is very mild, so if you want a stronger taste of cherry, I’d recommend swapping out the vanilla extract in the cookie dough for cherry extract. Should do the trick!Difficulty: Easy. Quick-Start Guide!
