Description
Homemade thumbprint cookies are simple and delicious treats filled with jam.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fruit jam of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in each ball using your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with your chosen fruit jam.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different jams for variety.
- Chill the dough for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: homemade thumbprint cookies, cookies, dessert