Thimble Cookies
Delightfully tender and bursting with fruity sweetness, Thimble Cookies are a timeless treat perfect for any occasion. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies feature a rich dough made with unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and egg yolks, making them irresistibly soft. The signature "thimble" indentation is filled with a vibrant dollop of your favorite jam—whether it's raspberry, strawberry, or apricot—for a touch of tangy flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep and bake time, these easy-to-make cookies are ideal for holiday baking, afternoon tea, or a simple sweet indulgence. Serve them fresh out of the oven or store them for up to five days; either way, they’re guaranteed to impress. Perfect for cookie platters or as a gift, this classic recipe combines simplicity with elegance in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg yolk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup jam (e.g., raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract and egg yolks until well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough, placing the balls approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, gently press into the center of each dough ball to create a small well.
Fill each indented center with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of your chosen jam.
Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just lightly golden. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even baking.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cookies once cooled, or store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.4 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.6 g | 298% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 617 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 671 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 401.0 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 417 mg | 9% | |
*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.
