Ruby Jewel Christmas Cookies Williams Sonoma
Elevate your holiday baking with these stunning Ruby Jewel Christmas Cookies from Williams Sonoma. Buttery and tender, these thumbprint cookies are filled with vibrant fruit preserves—such as raspberry or apricot—that glisten like precious gemstones, making them a festive addition to your dessert table. Topped with a sprinkle of coarse sanding sugar for a dazzling, snowy look, these cookies are as delightful to the eye as they are to the palate. With just 20 minutes of prep time, their buttery shortbread base and jewel-toned centers create a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ideal for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or as a homemade gift, these dazzling treats will bring sparkle and joy to your celebrations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 230 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 310 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 150 grams fruit preserves (e.g., raspberry or apricot)
- 50 grams coarse sanding sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, use a handheld or stand mixer to cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until smooth.
Add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, and mix on low speed until a dough forms. The dough should hold together but not be sticky.
Roll the dough into 2.5 cm (1-inch) balls and place them 5 cm (2 inches) apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to make an indentation in the center of each dough ball. Be careful not to press all the way through the bottom of the cookie.
Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of fruit preserves. Do not overfill to avoid spilling over during baking.
Sprinkle the cookies with coarse sanding sugar for a sparkly finish.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. The centers will remain soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3962 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.2 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.5 g | 578% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 509 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 1256 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 535.1 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 276.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 475 mg | 10% | |
*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.
