Goldwater's Mercantile Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

Create a new holiday tradition with these delightful thumbprint cookies featuring Goldwater’s Mercantile Jellies. Choose from Margarita, Jalapeño, Prickly Pear, or Wild Raspberry jellies to add a burst of unique flavor to each cookie.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Butter, softened
• 2 cups White sugar
• 4 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Goldwater’s Mercantile Jellies (Margarita, Jalapeño, Prickly Pear, or Wild Raspberry)

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
• Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
• Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Cover and chill the dough for at least one hour (or overnight) for best results.

• Preheat and Roll:

• Preheat your oven to 400ºF.
• Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
• Cut into shapes using any cookie cutter.
• Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

• Add Jelly:

• Using a spoon, make an indent in the middle of each cookie like a thumbprint.
• Add a dollop of your favorite Goldwater’s Mercantile Jelly to each indent, or make a variety using all the different jellies.

• Bake and Cool:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
• Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

These thumbprint cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings and are sure to become a family favorite with the unique flavors of Goldwater’s Mercantile Jellies. Enjoy the sweet and tangy delight in every bite!