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Grinch Style Thumbprint Cookies

These festive, green-hued thumbprint cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a delightful treat with whimsical heart decorations and a sweet filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup butter, softened, unsalted Make sure the butter is at room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup sugar Granulated sugar.
  • 1 large egg yolk Only the yolk is needed.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted.
Filling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • few drops green food coloring Add to achieve desired color.
Decoration
  • as needed heart sprinkles For topping the filling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg yolk and mix well.
  4. In another bowl, sift the all-purpose flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
  2. Create an indent in the center of each ball using a wooden spoon or your thumb.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, then check and press down the centers slightly again.
  4. Continue baking for an additional 10-12 minutes until light golden brown.
  5. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  2. Transfer the filling to a zip-top bag, snipping one corner to create a piping bag.
  3. Fill each cookie indent with the prepared filling.
Decoration
  1. Sprinkle heart-shaped decorations on top of the filling.
  2. Allow the cookies to sit for a while to let the filling set before serving.

Notes

Best served with milk or hot cocoa. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for up to three months without filling.