Dessert for 24
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies with butter
Buttery pecan-coated cookies hold raspberry jam centers and bake until lightly golden.
Typical price
$1.71for 4 servings
$0.43 per serving$1.71 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 12 oz | $4.80Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $3.15Typical price |
| Berries$0.40/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.00Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.25 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 1 cup raspberry jam
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy, then mix in the egg yolk and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour and salt to make a soft dough, then chill it for 10 minutes.
- Shape 24 balls, roll them in pecans, and press a thumbprint into each one.
- Fill each center with raspberry jam and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, working in batches.
- Cool the cookies on the pans for 5 minutes before moving them to a rack.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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