Description
Thumbprint cookies are buttery cookies with a sweet jam filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fruit jam (your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Fill each indentation with a small amount of jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Use different flavors of jam for variety.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies freeze well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: thumbprint cookies, jam cookies, dessert cookies