Description
Delightful Thumbprint Cookies blend sweet raspberry jam with buttery shortbread for a classic treat that brings comfort to cookie lovers. Crisp edges and a perfect center make these little gems a crowd-pleasing dessert you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients:
- ½ cup fruit jam or preserves (e.g., raspberry, strawberry, apricot)
Instructions
- Craft a velvety dough by whipping butter and sugar until airy and pale. Incorporate egg yolks and vanilla, blending smoothly. Gradually fold in flour and salt, kneading until a tender, malleable dough emerges.
- Sculpt uniform spheres from the dough, each approximately the size of a walnut. Arrange these delicate orbs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring ample spacing between them.
- With a gentle touch, create a well in the center of each cookie using your thumb or the curved edge of a small utensil. The indentation should be deep enough to cradle a dollop of jam without compromising the cookie’s structural integrity.
- Carefully nestle a precise amount of jam into each cookie’s center, maintaining a delicate balance to prevent overflow during baking.
- Slide the cookie-laden sheet into a preheated oven, allowing the delicate morsels to transform. Bake until the edges acquire a subtle golden hue, indicating a perfect balance of crisp exterior and tender interior.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet, helping them stabilize. Afterward, transfer them to a cooling rack, permitting them to reach room temperature and develop their full flavor profile.
Notes
- Make sure butter is softened at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother dough texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Use a variety of jam flavors like raspberry, strawberry, or apricot to create colorful and diverse cookies.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg