Description
Delightful thumbprint cookies filled with your favorite jams, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the salt and vanilla extract, letting the aromatic vanilla envelop your kitchen.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined, creating a soft and tender dough.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with small amounts of strawberry or apricot jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies freeze wonderfully! Just layer them in an airtight container with parchment paper and pop them in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg