Fabulous Thumbprint Cookies
Delightfully tender and buttery, these Fabulous Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect blend of simplicity and charm, making them an irresistible addition to any dessert table. Featuring a rich, velvety dough made with real butter, a hint of sweetness from granulated and light brown sugar, and a touch of vanilla, these cookies are elevated by the luscious jam or preserves nestled in their center. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick 12-minute bake, they’re an ideal choice for holidays, afternoon tea, or anytime you crave a homemade treat. Customize them with your favorite jam flavors—raspberry, apricot, strawberry—to suit your taste, and enjoy a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance. Perfect for sharing or savoring solo, these classic thumbprint cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 230 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams light brown sugar
- 1 piece large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 280 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 120 grams jam or preserves of choice
- 10 grams powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined and the dough forms.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, gently press a shallow indentation into the center of each dough ball.
Fill each indentation with approximately 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of jam or preserves of your choice.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.1 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 21 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.
