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holiday thumbprint cookies

Holiday Thumbprint Cookies: 5 Tips for Joyful Baking


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious holiday thumbprint cookies filled with jam.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup jam or preserves (your choice)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar in a bowl.
  3. Add flour and salt, mix until combined.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Make an indentation in each ball with your thumb.
  7. Fill the indentations with jam.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
  9. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use different flavors of jam for variety.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • These cookies freeze well.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: holiday thumbprint cookies, cookies, dessert, baking