Description
Indulge in these delightful thumbprint cookies, where buttery goodness meets a sweet jam center. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies evoke fond memories and bring smiles to every gathering. With their tender texture and endless flavor variations, they are a must-bake treat that’s simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough to wow your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup of your favorite jam or preserve (raspberry or apricot recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate flour and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, create an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Spoon about half a teaspoon of jam into each thumbprint.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg