Christmas Thumb Print Cookies
Delight your holiday guests with the irresistible charm of Christmas Thumbprint Cookies, a festive favorite that's as beautiful as it is delicious! These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are delicately rolled into perfect bite-sized treats and feature a signature thumbprint well that’s filled with vibrant, fruity jams or sweet icing for a customizable festive flair. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, vanilla, and all-purpose flour, these cookies come together in just 20 minutes of prep time and offer the perfect balance of soft and crumbly textures. For an extra touch of holiday magic, dust them with powdered sugar for a snowy finish or pair them with a warm mug of cocoa. Ideal for cookie swaps, holiday parties, or as homemade gifts, these Christmas Thumbprint Cookies are a timeless addition to your seasonal baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.66 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup jam (e.g., raspberry, strawberry, or apricot) or icing
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolk 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 it to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to press a small indentation into the center of each cookie. If the dough cracks slightly, gently press it back together.
Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam or leave it empty if you plan to fill them with icing after baking.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and buttery.
If using icing instead of jam, allow the cookies to cool completely before piping or spooning icing into the indentations.
Optional: Dust the cooled cookies lightly with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Christmas Thumbprint Cookies with a warm holiday beverage or pack them as gifts for loved ones!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.9 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.5 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 701 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 665 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 431.0 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 224.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 454 mg | 10% | |
*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.
