With the perfect hint of rosemary and a classic buttery texture, these delicate cookies look and taste elegant. The fact that they’re very easy to prepare can be our little secret.

"I wanted to make a more festive version of chocolate chip cookies for the holidays. Since my mom's thumbprints are what I look forward to most, I decided to combine the two." —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota

"My uncles have always called these 'cupcake cookies' because of the unique and pretty way they're baked. My maternal grandmother mixed up many a batch." —Marilyn Louise Riggenbach, Ravenna, Ohio