Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
Create delightful Thumbprint Cookies, a classic sweet treat with a buttery base and a jam-filled center.
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet For baking the cookies
- 1 Mixing bowl For preparing the dough
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter Softened
- 1/2 cup Sugar Granulated
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Jam Flavor of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract, then gradually add flour, beating until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
To switch up the flavors, use different types of jam or preserves like raspberry, apricot, or strawberry.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10000IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.1mg
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