Bright-Eyed Susans
Bright-Eyed Susans
Also known as thumbprint cookies, these are fun and easy to make; share them with your family and/or friends during the holidays or anytime of the year.
  • CourseCookies, Desserts
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 12
Serving Size 2 cookies
Prep Time Cook Time Passive Time
40minutes 15minutes 2hours
Bright-Eyed Susans
Bright-Eyed Susans
Also known as thumbprint cookies, these are fun and easy to make; share them with your family and/or friends during the holidays or anytime of the year.
  • CourseCookies, Desserts
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 12
Serving Size 2 cookies
Prep Time Cook Time Passive Time
40minutes 15minutes 2hours
Ingredients
  • 2C flour (unbleached all purpose)
  • 1/2tsp baking powder
  • 1C buttery spread
  • 1/2C granulated sugar
  • 2Tbsp water
  • 1tsp vanilla
  • 1 egg replacer(yolk)
  • 1 1/4C walnuts(finely chopped)
  • 1/2C raspberry jam
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the buttery spread and sugar with a mixer at medium to high speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the water, vanilla and egg replacer to the buttery spread and sugar mixture.
  4. Add the dry ingredients; mix well and refrigerate for at least two hours.
  5. Form the dough into balls the size of a walnut; roll the balls into the walnuts. Place on lightly greased baking sheets; bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Make a thumbprint in the center of the cookies; return to the oven to bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom.
  6. After the cookies have cooled, fill the centers with jam and/or jelly of your choice.
Recipe Notes

You can also use apple mint jelly and/or other jam / jelly flavors with these cookies.

Cover and store for up to two weeks in the refrigerator or in a cool location.

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Nutrition Facts
Bright-Eyed Susans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 162mg 7%
Potassium 55mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 17g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2%
Iron 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe Footprint (for Recipe’s Default # of Servings)
6.9 Water saved (gallons)
27.6 Manure not deposited (pounds)
30.9 Grains / feed not consumed (pounds)
67.6 Methane not created (gallons)
826.9 CO2 not released (pounds)
.004 Animal lives saved