Description
These delightful thumbprint cookies are a classic favorite, perfect for any occasion. A buttery cookie base filled with your favorite jam, these treats are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1/2 cup fruit jam or preserves (such as raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)
Optional:
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the flour and salt, and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and fill cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Press an indentation into each cookie and fill with jam.
- Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Dust with sugar: Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough before baking for better shape retention.
- Experiment with different jam flavors or fillings for variety.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
