Description
Indulge in the delightful world of thumbprint cookies, where soft, buttery textures meet luscious jam fillings. These scrumptious treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family gathering or a festive celebration. With a quick preparation time and the ability to customize flavors, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Imagine the smiles on your loved ones’ faces as they savor these sweet bites, each one beautifully filled with your favorite jam—be it raspberry, apricot, or something uniquely yours. Make these thumbprint cookies today and experience the melt-in-your-mouth magic that will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
- ½ cup fruit jam (your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and creamy.
- Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, salt, and almond extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour on low speed until the dough is firm.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and coat each in granulated sugar before placing them on the baking sheets.
- Create wells in each ball using a teaspoon and fill with approximately ½ teaspoon of your chosen jam.
- Bake for about 10-11 minutes until bottoms are lightly browned. Allow cooling before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 17mg