Classic Thumbprint Cookies
Buttery, tender cookies with a jam-filled center—perfect for holiday baking or any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jam or preserves (raspberry, apricot, or strawberry recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam or preserves.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter. You can vary the jam flavor for different tastes. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 15
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