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Classic Jam Thumbprint Cookies: A Timeless Bakery-Style Treat with a Buttery Center and Jewel-Like Jam First Image

Thumbprint Cookies


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  • Author: Chef Gourmet
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious thumbprint cookies filled with your choice of fruit jam.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 0 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk (large)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0 tsp salt
  • 0 cup fruit jam (raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add flour and salt gradually until dough forms.
  5. Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheet.
  6. Press thumbprint into each cookie and fill with jam.
  7. Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
  • Experiment with different fruit jams for varied flavors.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg