Thumbprint Cookies
Craving something sweet and buttery? Thumbprint cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion! These simple yet delicious cookies feature a soft, buttery base and are filled with your favorite jam or preserves.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup jam or preserves (your choice of strawberry, blueberry, apricot, or other favorite flavors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set them aside.
- In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed for about 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Once the butter and sugar are creamed, add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the mixture. Mix until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the salt and all-purpose flour to the butter mixture. Continue mixing until the dough is fully combined. The dough should look crumbly but will come together when handled.
- Take about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball between your palms. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Using your thumb or a 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon, gently press into the center of each dough ball to create an indentation.
- Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of jam or preserves into the indentation of each cookie. You can use a variety of jam flavors such as strawberry, blueberry, or apricot.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are set and slightly golden brown on the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack. Let them cool completely.