Delicious Thumbprint Cookies
Perfectly buttery and irresistibly sweet, these Delicious Thumbprint Cookies are a timeless treat that’s as fun to make as they are to eat. With their tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a luscious dollop of jam nestled in the center, these cookies are a delightful balance of rich flavor and fruity brightness. Made with simple pantry staples like butter, sugar, and flour, the magic lies in their soft, shortbread-like base and the beautifully customizable jam filling—choose your favorite flavor to make them uniquely yours! Ready in under 40 minutes, these crowd-pleasing cookies are ideal for holidays, parties, or an indulgent afternoon snack. For an extra touch of elegance, dust them with powdered sugar before serving. Easy, versatile, and loaded with charm, these thumbprint cookies are destined to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 280 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 120 grams jam (any flavor of your choice)
- 30 grams powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Scoop out 1-tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to press an indent into the center of each dough ball. Be careful not to press all the way through to the baking sheet.
Fill each indent with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam. Be careful not to overfill, as the jam can spill over during baking.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 13–15 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Do not overbake; the cookies should remain soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optionally, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 15 mg | 0% | |
*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.
