Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Jam Thumbprint Cookies have a buttery shortbread base with a small well pressed into each one before baking, then filled with your choice of jam. The result is a simple, slightly crisp cookie with a sweet, fruity center. They take about 30 minutes to make and are easy to customize with different jam flavors.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Hand mixer
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Parchment Paper
- 1 Cooling Rack
Ingredients
Butter Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling
- ½ cup jam of choice such as raspberry, apricot, or strawberry
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg yolk and pure vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the sifted all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined, forming a soft dough.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie ball.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/4 teaspoon of your chosen jam.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden at the edges. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Consider toasting a handful of chopped nuts and sprinkling over the cookies after filling with jam for added texture. For a citrus twist, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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