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Thumbprint Cookies

Irresistible Thumbprint Cookies That Will Steal Your Heart

Delightful Thumbprint Cookies with jam centers and buttery texture, irresistible for both kids and adults.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 41 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Careful measurement is crucial
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Jam of Choice Raspberry recommended, but other flavors like strawberry or apricot are also great

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • measuring cups
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream ½ cup of softened salted butter with a mixer set to high speed for about 1 minute.
  3. Add ½ cup of granulated sugar and one large egg yolk, blend on medium speed for another minute.
  4. Gradually mix in 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour on low speed until just incorporated.
  5. Chill the dough for about 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  6. Scoop out ½ tablespoon balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Use your thumb to press an indent into each dough ball.
  8. Fill each indent with your choice of jam using a small spoon or piping from a ziploc bag.
  9. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for any occasion and can be customized with different jam flavors. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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