Recipe of the Week -- Thumbelina Cookies

I can't believe Christmas is nearly here! I've barely even started my holiday baking not to mention all the presents that still need to be finished. {Sigh}

I wanted to share with you my absolute favorite Christmas cookie ever. They've been my fave as long as I can remember and in fact, I am eating one right now as I write this.

You can use any frosting to top these, but I will include my frosting recipe that I use on all my cookies.



Thumbelina Cookies

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk, well beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg white, unbeaten
1 cup crushed walnuts
1/2 cup frosting of choice

Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Blend in flour and salt. Shape into 1-inch balls. Dip each ball into egg white then roll in nuts. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Dent center of each ball with thumb. Bake at 350* for 5 minutes. Remove from oven; dent again. Return to oven and bake 12-15 minutes longer. Cool. Fill center dent with frosting.

Cookie Frosting

1 stick butter
1/2 cup shortening
dash salt
1 tsp. vanilla
5 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk

Mix all ingredients but milk in an electric mixer. Using highest setting gradually add milk until creamy. Use food coloring to color if desired.


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