Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Thumbprint Cookies
- Whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon of sea salt until well combined.
- In a stand mixer, beat together ½ cup of unsalted butter and ½ cup of granulated sugar until airy and pale.
- Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon of almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop rounded portions of dough and roll them into balls, placing them on a baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Press down in the center of each dough ball to create an indentation.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of jam into each indentation.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 12-15 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Notes
These cookies can be adapted to gluten-free diets with simple flour substitutions. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.