Jam Buttons
Delightfully tender and buttery, Jam Buttons are the ultimate bite-sized treats that will brighten up any dessert table. These easy-to-make thumbprint cookies boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a luscious pop of fruity jam at the center, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious. Perfect for a teatime snack or festive holiday spread, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time and yields a batch of 24 cookies. With simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and your choice of jam—raspberry, strawberry, or apricot—these cookies strike the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, these irresistible Jam Buttons are the perfect combination of elegance and ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 100 grams jam (e.g., raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms. Do not overmix.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a smooth ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 5 cm (2 inches) apart.
Use the back of a wooden spoon or your thumb to gently press a small indentation into the center of each dough ball.
Fill each indentation with a small amount of jam, being careful not to overfill.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your homemade Jam Buttons. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2227 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.9 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.4 g | 297% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 439 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 643 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.1 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.5 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 306 mg | 7% | |
*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.
