thumbprint-shortbread-cookies.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).",
        "In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth. Mix in the flour and chopped pecans. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Press a thumb or finger deeply into the center of each cookie.",
        "Bake for 9 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges are lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool for a couple of minutes on the baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Fill each depression in the cookies with a dab of chocolate frosting. Let the icing set, preferably overnight."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "3/4 cup margarine",
        "1/4 cup white sugar",
        "2 cups all-purpose flour",
        "1/2 cup chopped pecans",
        "1 (16 ounce) container chocolate fudge frosting"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Thumbprint Shortbread Cookies",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/26240/thumbprint-shortbread-cookies/"
}