Description
These Thumbprint Cookies are a classic holiday treat that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Buttery, tender cookies filled with sweet jam, they are perfect for gifting or enjoying with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Fillings:
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves or jam (raspberry, strawberry, apricot)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and fill cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Press a well into the center of each ball and fill with jam.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use thick jam to prevent spreading.
- Cookies can be frozen for up to 1 month.
- Experiment with different jams for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
