Frosting Thumbprint Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Frosting Thumbprint Cookies—an easy-to-make, melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for any occasion! Made with a buttery, tender shortbread base, these cookies feature a delicate thumbprint indentation filled with colorful, creamy frosting of your choice. With just 20 minutes of prep time and 12 minutes in the oven, these cookies offer maximum flavor with minimal effort. The soft, crumbly texture pairs beautifully with the sweet frosting filling, making them a visually stunning addition to holiday spreads, party platters, or as an everyday indulgence. Customize the frosting's color and flavor to match your event theme or personal cravings, and you'll have a crowd-pleaser that's as fun to make as it is to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 240 grams frosting (your choice of color and flavor)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer 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 until a soft dough forms.
Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to gently press an indentation into the center of each cookie dough ball.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and cool completely on the baking sheets.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, fill the indentations with your choice of frosting using a piping bag or spoon for a neat finish.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4051 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.0 g | 310% | |
| Saturated Fat | 129.1 g | 646% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 872 mg | 291% | |
| Sodium | 1594 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 453.4 g | 165% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 256.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 395 mg | 8% | |
*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.
