Description
Thumbprint cookies are soft, buttery cookies with a sweet jam filling in the center.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fruit jam (your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Form small balls of dough and place them on a baking sheet.
- Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create a small indentation.
- Fill each indentation with a small amount of jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Use any flavor of jam you prefer.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: thumbprint cookies