Description
Classic buttery thumbprint cookies filled with your favorite jam.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jam (any flavor)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until dough comes together.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create an indentation.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.