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    Home » Cookies

    Pecan Jam Thumbprint Cookies

    Published: Jan 5, 2019 · Modified: Nov 24, 2022 by Jere Cassidy · This post may contain affiliate links. · 18 Comments

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    Pecan Jam Thumbprint Cookies are on my top 10 list of all-time favorites.  These little bite-sized jammy cookies have a delicious buttery brown sugar flavor that everyone loves and a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. And for all of you pecan lovers, these cookies are rolled in finely chopped pecans and baked to a golden brown to give the pecans that nice toasty flavor.

    Sweet and Crunchy

    Apricot Thumbprint cookies.
    Apricot Jam Thumbprints

    The best part about these little cookies is the jam filling. You can put any flavor of jam in the middle,  just use your favorite.  Today I used my favorite apricot jam.  The sweet and tart apricot flavor pairs well with the pecans.

    It doesn't take long to make these cookies and you can mix the batter in a bowl with a wooden spoon. No mixer is required, yeah!

    Cookie ingredients

    • Butter
    • Shortening or Coconut Oil
    • Brown Sugar
    • Egg
    • Vanilla
    • Flour
    • Salt
    • Pecans
    • Jam

    This dough is nice and soft, but sturdy enough to roll into balls.

    cookie dough

    Chopping the pecans really fine makes them stick to the dough easier after you dip the cookies in egg whites. I like using a manual food chopper for quick jobs like this.  So much easier than a knife.

    pecan and cookie dough balls
    Pecan thumbprint cookie dough

    The easiest way to make the little indent in the cookie to hold the jam is with the back of a teaspoon.  I have a ¼ teaspoon that is deep and leaves a perfect indent.  However, since these are called Thumbprint cookies, using your thumb is just as easy.

    shaping thumbprint cookies

     delicious little bite-sized treats that are simple to make

    • Mix the cookie batter dough
    • Roll the batter into 1" balls
    • Next, roll the balls in egg white - this helps the pecans stick to the balls
    • Finally, roll the balls in finely chopped pecans
    • Make an indent in the cookie with your thumb or with the back of a ¼ teaspoon
    • After the cookies have baked you may have to make another indent
    • Your last step is to  add your favorite jam
    • All done!
    Pecan Jam Thumbprint Cookies

    Equipment and ingredients

    For small jobs, I still like to use a quick and easy appliance and this food chopper works great for the small amount of pecan you need to chop. I like to use pecan halves and chop them myself. Since the apricot jam is the highlight of this recipe make sure to get a good one. I love copper and these copper measuring spoons add a little bit of pizazz to your kitchen.

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    • For all the pecan lovers try these Pecan Tassies for your next dessert.
    • This Sweet Nut Braid bread has a soft center filling with toasted pecans.
    • Try these for your sweetie ~ Valentine's Thumbprint Cookies.

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    Pecan Jam Thumbprint Cookies
    Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

    Pecan Jam Thumbprint Cookies

    Jere' Cassidy
    These bite-sized thumbprint cookies are a classic.  Roll these cookies in pecans and fill with your favorite jam for a simple to make cookie that everyone will love.
    4.50 from 22 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Cookie
    Cuisine American
    Servings 25 each
    Calories 75 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Cookie Dough

    • ¼ cup butter softened
    • ¼ cups shortening
    • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
    • 1 egg separated
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 cup AP, flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 cup pecans finely chopped
    • ⅓ cup jam use your favorite flavor

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., and prepare sheet pans with parchment.
    • In a large bowl mix the softened butter, shortening, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until completely mixed.
    • Mix in the flour and salt until combined and the dough holds its shape.
    • In a small bowl add the egg white and beat slightly.
    • Shape the dough into 1" balls then dip the dough balls in the egg white then roll in the chopped pecans. 
    • Place the balls 1" apart on the baking sheets then press your thumb or the back of a ¼ teaspoon into the center of each dough ball.
    • Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly browned. You may need to re-indent the cookies when you remove them from the oven.  Cool completely
    • Fill each cookie with jam.
    • Store the cookies in anirtight container for several days.

    Notes

    Make sure the pecans are chopped fine so they will stick to the rolled dough.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 6.9gProtein: 0.9gFat: 4.9gSaturated Fat: 1.9gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 17mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Elizabeth

      July 29, 2021 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are just so delicious! A great way to use your favorite jam!

      Reply
    2. Lexa

      July 29, 2021 at 5:23 am

      5 stars
      I felt like homemade cookies last Sunday and came a gross this recipe. We made them with homemade raspberry jam and loved the flavor!
      Super easy to make also!

      Reply
      • Jere Cassidy

        July 29, 2021 at 8:17 pm

        Yum, raspberry is always a good choice. Glad you like them.

        Reply
    3. Amy B.

      July 28, 2021 at 5:16 am

      5 stars
      My new favorite thumbprint cookie recipe! I had never had thumbprint cookies with pecans before and it was a delicious addition!

      Reply
    4. michele

      July 28, 2021 at 3:40 am

      5 stars
      This is a perfect cookie recipe for enjoying summer jams! I used peach jam and they were sooo good.

      Reply
    5. Jeannie

      July 27, 2021 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      This is a little similar to our chinese thumb cookies I should try this too. I love easy cookies.

      Reply
    6. Pawbeans

      March 18, 2021 at 8:41 pm

      5 stars
      I used a mix of dark brown sugar and granulated sugar instead of regular brown sugar, and iodine free salt. Also added three minutes to bake time and used 1/2 pecans 1/2 walnuts. This recipe was my favorite so far. Thank you thank you

      Reply
    7. Linda

      December 12, 2020 at 6:24 pm

      4 stars
      Wonderful flavor. I did have to increase the amount of ground nuts to 2 cups. I ran out about half way through the dough.
      I was out of pecans so I ground up walnuts and it worked perfectly.
      I also like to use different flavored jams to change things up!

      Reply
      • Jere Cassidy

        December 13, 2020 at 2:06 pm

        Thanks for letting me know about the nuts. I am a big walnut fan too so I will try that. Also, I will adjust the recipe because there is nothing worse than running short on ingredients.

        Reply
    8. Linda

      December 12, 2020 at 6:17 pm

      Not sure why, 1 cup of finely ground nuts were not enough. I ended up using almost 2 cups!
      Other than that, they are wonderful.

      Reply
    9. Beth Neels

      January 18, 2019 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      Oohh! I love the addition of the pecans to these thumbprint cookies! Such a great texture and flavor! I can't wait to give them a try!

      Reply
    10. Dannii

      January 18, 2019 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      Jam cookies remind me of being a kid! These look great and I love anything with pecans.

      Reply
      • Jere Cassidy

        January 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm

        I'm a sucker for pecans too, they just add good flavor.

        Reply
    11. Noelle

      January 18, 2019 at 8:27 am

      5 stars
      How delicious looking, definitely will be trying soon!

      Reply
    12. Cliona Keane

      January 18, 2019 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      These look absolutely perfect! Healthy too...what's not to love?!

      Reply
    13. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      January 18, 2019 at 7:44 am

      5 stars
      I've never made thumb print cookies but seeing them rolled in crushed pecans has got me hungry! I'm definitely making these!

      Reply
      • Jere Cassidy

        January 20, 2019 at 2:01 pm

        I hope you try them, they are kind of fun to make.

        Reply
    14. Jacqueline Debono

      January 12, 2019 at 1:20 am

      5 stars
      These cookies are so cute! I love the idea of coating them in crushed pecans! I also love apricot jam! Sadly our apricot tree dies as I used to make it a lot!

      Reply

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