Description
Indulge in the delightful world of thumbprint cookies, where soft, buttery goodness meets a luscious jam filling. These charming treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home. With their beautiful presentation and customizable flavors, they’re sure to impress your guests—or satisfy your own sweet tooth. Best of all, there’s no need to chill the dough, making them an effortless delight to prepare whenever the craving strikes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
- ½ cup raspberry and/or apricot jam (or your favorite flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, salt, and almond extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour on low speed until the dough is firm.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, then roll each ball in sugar before placing them on prepared baking sheets.
- Use the back of a teaspoon measuring spoon to create a well in each cookie ball; fill with jam.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom. Allow cooling before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg