Crunchy Nutty Raspberry Thumbprint Delights
Indulge in these delightful Crunchy Nutty Raspberry Thumbprint Delights, a perfect combination of crunchy rice cereal and nutty walnuts, all brought together with the sweetness of raspberry preserves. These cookies are sure to impress at any gathering, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite. The balance of flavors and textures makes them a favorite for both kids and adults. With a simple preparation method, they are ideal for quick baking sessions and can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later snacking.
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Servings
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Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Yellow Cake Mix
1 (18 ounces)
Vegetable Oil
1/2 (cup)
Egg
1 (large)
Water
1/4 (cup)
Rice Cereal
3 (cups, crushed)
Chopped Walnuts
1/2 (cup)
Raspberry Preserves
To Taste (for filling)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, egg, and water. Beat the mixture at medium speed until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the batter is smooth.
3
Gradually fold in the crushed rice cereal and chopped walnuts, mixing until everything is evenly distributed.
4
Using a heaping teaspoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
5
With your thumb, create an indentation in the center of each cookie dough mound. Make sure the indentations are deep enough to hold a generous amount of raspberry preserves.
6
Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry preserves into the center of each indentation, ensuring they are well-filled.
7
Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
8
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the sheets for a couple of minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Crunchy Nutty Raspberry Thumbprint Delights?
They are delightful dessert cookies that combine a yellow cake mix base with crunchy rice cereal, walnuts, and a sweet raspberry preserve center.
What is the main flavor profile of these cookies?
These cookies offer a balance of sweet raspberry, nutty walnuts, and a classic yellow cake flavor with a satisfying crunch.
What type of cake mix is required?
The recipe calls for one 18-ounce package of yellow cake mix.
How much vegetable oil do I need?
You will need 1/2 cup of vegetable oil.
How many eggs are used in the recipe?
The recipe requires one large egg.
How much water should be added to the dough?
You should add 1/4 cup of water.
What provides the crunch in these thumbprint cookies?
The crunch comes from 3 cups of crushed rice cereal and 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts.
How much rice cereal is needed?
You need 3 cups of crushed rice cereal.
Should the walnuts be chopped?
Yes, the recipe specifies using 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts.
What is used for the cookie filling?
Raspberry preserves are used to fill the center of each cookie.
At what temperature should the oven be set?
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
How do I prepare the cookie base?
Beat the cake mix, oil, egg, and water at medium speed until smooth before folding in the cereal and nuts.
When do I add the rice cereal and walnuts?
Gradually fold them into the batter after the initial cake mix ingredients are thoroughly combined.
What is the suggested size for each cookie?
Use a heaping teaspoon to drop spoonfuls of dough onto the cookie sheets.
How far apart should I space the cookies?
Space the dough mounds approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
How do I create the thumbprint shape?
Use your thumb to create an indentation in the center of each dough mound deep enough to hold the preserves.
How much raspberry preserves should I put in each cookie?
Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry preserves into each center indentation.
What is the baking time for these cookies?
Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when they are golden brown around the edges.
Should I grease the cookie sheets?
No, the recipe recommends using ungreased cookie sheets.
How should the cookies be cooled?
Cool them on the sheets for a couple of minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Are these cookies suitable for parties?
Yes, they are tagged as party treats and are perfect for gatherings.
Can kids enjoy these cookies?
Absolutely, the combination of flavors and textures makes them a favorite for both kids and adults.
Can I store these cookies for later?
Yes, they can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later snacking.
What is the texture of these cookies?
They have a crunchy exterior due to the cereal and nuts with a soft center from the preserves.
Is this recipe easy to prepare?
Yes, it uses a simple preparation method ideal for quick baking sessions.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include cookies, dessert, thumbprint cookies, raspberry, snack, baking, party treats, and nutty.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 7 ingredients: yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, egg, water, rice cereal, walnuts, and raspberry preserves.
Can I substitute the raspberry preserves?
While the recipe calls for raspberry, you could use other fruit preserves to taste.
Are the walnuts mandatory?
The walnuts provide the 'nutty' element, but you could omit them if you have an allergy, though the texture will change.