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Shortbread Thumb Print Cookies

A little spin on the traditional thumb print cookie making it a shortbread cookie and adding a candy bar center
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter room temperature
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Reese's and Twix bars cut to an inch in size

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line cookie sheets with silicone baking mats
  3. In a stand mixer, mix butter until creamy.
  4. Gradually add sugar; beating until light and fluffy.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add flour to mixture in 2 - 3 steps, mixing well after each addition.
  7. Roll dough into 1- 2 inch balls.
  8. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheets (not too close).
  9. Use your thumb to make a small indentation into center of each cookie ball.
  10. Add the cut candy bars to the center and bake for 10 - 12 minutes.
  11. Serve and enjoy!