Birds' Nests

"This is an old family favorite that we considered a Christmas cookie but my kids have a blast making the thumbprints so we make them all year round."
 
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Ready In:
22mins
Ingredients:
8
Yields:
36-42 cookies
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ingredients

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directions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until fluffy.
  • Blend in egg and vanilla.
  • Add oats and flour; mix well.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls, roll in chopped nuts.
  • Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  • Make indentation in center of each ball with your thumb.
  • Fill each thumbprint with 1/4 tsp preserves.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Store loosely covered.

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Hi: I am a stay-at-home mom of two boys. We just moved to northern NJ. I love to spend time with my family, cook and read.
 
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