Description
These classic Thumbprint Cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with your favorite jam. Each bite offers the perfect balance of tender cookie and fruity sweetness, making them a cozy treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jam or preserves (raspberry, apricot, or strawberry)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Press a small indent into each ball using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
- Fill each indent with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Try different jams or fillings like lemon curd or chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: thumbprint cookies, jam cookies, buttery cookies, holiday cookies, easy dessert