Classic Thumbprint Cookies
Delight in the simple joy of baking with Classic Thumbprint Cookies, a timeless treat that pairs buttery, melt-in-your-mouth dough with a sweet, fruity jam center. These elegant cookies, crafted from pantry staples like softened butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour, are quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep and a brief 15-minute bake time. Perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday indulgence, they feature a fun thumbprint technique that allows you to personalize each cookie with your favorite jam flavor—be it tangy raspberry, luscious strawberry, or vibrant apricot. With their golden edges and jewel-like centers, these cookies are just as beautiful as they are delicious, making them a crowd-pleaser you’ll reach for time and time again. Serve them fresh or store them in an airtight container for up to a week for anytime enjoyment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 0.5 cup jelly or jam (any flavor of choice)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and the egg yolks to the butter mixture, and mix on low speed until completely combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined, forming a soft dough.
Use a small cookie scoop or your hands to roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to press a small indent into the center of each cookie ball.
Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of your chosen jelly or jam.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.4 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.1 g | 626% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 886 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 673 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 362.4 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 413 mg | 9% | |
*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.
