Awesome Thumbprint Cookies
Elevate your cookie game with these irresistible Awesome Thumbprint Cookies—a timeless treat that combines buttery shortbread dough with the luscious sweetness of your favorite jam or preserves. Perfectly crisp around the edges and delightfully soft in the center, these cookies boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture that's impossible to resist. With only 15 minutes of prep and a quick bake time, they’re an effortless yet elegant dessert suitable for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday indulgence. The signature thumbprint indentation, filled with vibrant jam, makes them as beautiful as they are delicious. Whether you choose classic strawberry, tangy apricot, or zesty raspberry fillings, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser you can store for up to five days—if they last that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup favorite jam or preserves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, gently press a small indentation into the center of each cookie dough ball.
Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite jam or preserves. Do not overfill, as the jam may spill out while baking.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Awesome Thumbprint Cookies, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.0 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.0 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.1 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 42 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
