Description
These classic thumbprint cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. A buttery cookie base filled with your favorite fruit jam, dusted with powdered sugar, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1/2 cup fruit jam or preserves (raspberry, apricot, or strawberry)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
- Mix in dry ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Add filling: Fill each indentation with jam.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and serve: Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, roll the dough balls in chopped nuts before baking.
- Vary the filling with lemon curd, chocolate ganache, or caramel.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
