Thimble Cookies Christmas Cookies
Brighten your holiday table with these delightful Thimble Cookies Christmas Cookies, a timeless treat that’s as charming as it is delicious! These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies feature a signature thumbprint (or thimble-made!) indentation filled with your favorite fruit preserves, such as raspberry, apricot, or strawberry, for a pop of color and festive flavor. With just a handful of pantry staples and a prep time of 20 minutes, these cookies are easy to make but look stunningly elegant. A dusting of powdered sugar adds a snowy, holiday-inspired finish, making them perfect for cookie exchanges, dessert platters, or gifting. Whether you're hosting guests or enjoying a cozy evening at home, these classic Christmas cookies are sure to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup fruit preserves or jam (e.g., raspberry, apricot, or strawberry)
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Scoop out small portions of dough, about 1 tablespoon each, and roll them into smooth balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Using your thumb, the back of a spoon, or a thimble, gently press an indentation into the center of each cookie dough ball, being careful not to press all the way through.
Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of your chosen jam or fruit preserves.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies tender.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optionally, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for a festive finish.
Serve and enjoy, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 640 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 398.3 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 409 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.
