Description
Warm and comforting Thumbprint Cookies filled with your choice of strawberry or apricot jam, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the salt and vanilla extract for even flavor distribution.
- Add the flour gradually, mixing until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to make an indentation in each cookie for the jam.
- Fill each indentation with a small amount of strawberry or apricot jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored uncooked in the fridge. For variations, try adding nuts, citrus zest, or chocolate fillings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg