Tasty Thumbprint Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these Tasty Thumbprint Cookies—a classic treat that combines buttery, crumbly shortbread and a burst of fruity jam in every bite. Perfectly portioned and irresistibly adorable, these cookies are made with pantry staples like unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and a dollop of your favorite jam or fruit preserves. The soft, melt-in-your-mouth dough is easy to prepare, and the signature "thumbprint" shape adds a homemade charm to these bake sale favorites. Ready in under 40 minutes, these cookies make a picturesque addition to holiday spreads, afternoon tea, or any sweet indulgence. Plus, they store beautifully for up to five days, making them an ideal make-ahead dessert. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe guarantees crisp edges, tender centers, and endless flavor possibilities.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 260 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 120 grams jam or fruit preserves (any flavor you like)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix 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.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough, placing the balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Using your thumb or the back of a wooden spoon, gently press into the center of each dough ball to create an indentation. Be careful not to press all the way through.
Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam or fruit preserves, making sure not to overfill.
Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3341 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.8 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.0 g | 575% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 685 mg | 228% | |
| Sodium | 1255 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 377.6 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 161.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| 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.
