Description
A classic cookie recipe perfect for Christmas, featuring a thumbprint filled with jam.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fruit jam (your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla to the creamed mixture.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in each ball with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use various jams for different flavors.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: thumbprint cookies, Christmas cookies, cookie recipe