Smores Thumbprint Cookies Recipes

S'MORES THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350°. In a medium bow, mix the shortening , sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Blend flour and salt into the mixture.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the finely crushed graham crackers and pecans. Add your egg white to another separate bowl and beat slightly.
• Roll your dough into 1.5" balls, being sure not to overwork the dough. Dip the balls into egg whites, then roll into graham cracker and pecan mixture.
• Place the rolled balls on a greased cookie sheet. With your thumb, gently press in the center of each cookie approximately 3/4 of the way, being sure not to allow the edges to crack.
• Bake at 350° for 6 minutes. Remove from the oven, and while acting quickly, press down in the center of each thumbprint again to redefine the imprint. Place 6 mini marshmallows in the center of each cookie. Immediately return to the oven and bake an additional 8-10 minutes until the marshmallows are browned and the cookies are done.
• In a small microwavable bowl, melt the chocolate and oil in 15 second increments, stirring each time. Be sure not to over cook the chocolate or it will seize. Once all of the chocolate is melted, use it to drizzle over the cookies after they are removed from the oven.
• Cool the cookies before serving and store in an airtight container.

S'MORES THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a stand mixer, combine cookie dough with mini marshmallows and crushed graham crackers until fully incorporated.
• Using a medium cookie scoop, create balls of dough and place them on the prepared cookie sheet about 2 inch apart.
• Press a chocolate melting wafer into the top center of the cookie, then top it with another melting wafer..
• Place the baking sheet into the freezer for 10 minutes.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden.
• Remove from the oven and fill a pastry bag with marshmallow fluff.
• Carefully pipe 1 tablespoon of marshmallow fluff onto the chocolate center of the cookies.
• Let the marshmallow fluff rest for 5 minutes to let the peaks rest.
• Using a kitchen torch, carefully toast the tops of the marshmallows until golden brown.

S'MORES THUMBPRINTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
• Combine butter and powdered sugar in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy. Add egg yolk and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. Add flour and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
• Place egg white into bowl; lightly beat with whisk. Place graham cracker crumbs into another bowl. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. (Dough may be soft.) Dip balls into egg white; roll in graham cracker crumbs. Reshape balls, if necessary.
• Place 1 inch apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Make indentation in center of each cookie with thumb or back of teaspoon. Bake 9-10 minutes or until edges just begin to brown.
• Immediately place 4 to 5 chocolate chips and 3 mini marshmallows in each indentation. Immediately return to oven; continue baking 3-4 minutes or until chocolate is melted and marshmallows are puffed. Remove to cooling racks. Melt remaining chocolate chips and drizzle over cookies, if desired.

S'MORES THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until blended. Add flour, cracker crumbs and salt; on low speed, beat about 1 minute or until stiff dough forms.
• Shape dough by heaping teaspoonfuls into 60 balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. With thumb, make indentation in center of each.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are firm and edges are just beginning to brown. Lightly press 2 marshmallows in center of each cookie; bake 2 to 3 minutes longer. Top marshmallows on each cookie with 1 rectangle of chocolate; let stand 2 to 3 minutes. With tip of knife, gently spread chocolate over marshmallows. Let stand until chocolate is set.

PERFECT THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Mix butter and powdered sugar together with a rubber spatula until creamy. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, salt, and egg yolk. Mix with the spatula. Add flour and blend until just combined.
• Use a sorbet scoop to portion dough into 1/2-ounce (1-tablespoon) balls. Roll balls in a plate of white sugar to coat; roll again between your palms. Place several inches apart on a silicone-lined baking sheet. Flatten balls lightly with your fingers.
• To make shortbread cookies with a little jam, poke a well into each cookie using the end of a thick wooden spoon dusted with powdered sugar or using one of your fingers. Fill cookies with fruit jam. Tap baking sheet against the counter to let jam settle.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tops are barely blonde and bottoms are slightly golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack before icing.
• Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar with a little milk until you have a consistency that will hold its shape when piped. Pipe icing on top of cookies in a zigzag pattern. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
• For a more jam-forward cookie, press your thumb into the cookies to make large, shallow indentations. Spoon in jam. Tap baking sheet against the counter.
• Bake until not quite golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let rest on pan for 5 minutes before transferring a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar.

S'MORE THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325.
• In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beat until blended. Add flour, cracker crumbs and salt. Beat on low speed 1 minute or until stiff dough forms.
• Shape dough by heaping teaspoonfuls into 60 balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. With thumb, make indention in center of each.
• Bake 10-12 min or until cookies are firm and edges are just beginning to brown. Lightly press 2 marshmallows in center of each cookie; bake 2-3 minutes longer. Top marshmallows on each cookies with 1 rectangle of chocolate' let stand till soft, smear with knife. Let stand until chocolate is set.