Description
A classic thumbprint cookie recipe with a sweet filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fruit jam or preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with fruit jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Use any type of fruit jam you like.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 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: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: thumbprint cookies recipe, cookie recipe, dessert recipe