Description
Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie with a vibrant jam center. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a cozy snack at home, these cookies bring back fond memories of baking with loved ones. With their easy preparation and endless customization options, they’re sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Bake up a batch and savor the sweetness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of your favorite jam (raspberry, apricot, or strawberry)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Shape dough into one-inch balls and place them two inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to create an indentation in each ball, then fill with jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown; allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg