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Thumbprint Cookies

Delicious Thumbprint Cookies with Sweet Jam Perfect for Holidays

These thumbprint cookies are a nostalgic treat filled with sweet jam, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 0.5 cup Almond Flour Adjust based on taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt Just a pinch can enhance flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Stick with regular for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract High-quality extract recommended.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Almond Extract Scale back if preferred.
For the Jam Filling
  • 1 cup Jams (Raspberry and Apricot) Substitute with any jam flavor you adore.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thumbprint Cookies
  1. Whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon of sea salt until well combined.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat together ½ cup of unsalted butter and ½ cup of granulated sugar until airy and pale.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon of almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Scoop rounded portions of dough and roll them into balls, placing them on a baking sheet 2 inches apart.
  6. Press down in the center of each dough ball to create an indentation.
  7. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of jam into each indentation.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 12-15 minutes.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be adapted to gluten-free diets with simple flour substitutions. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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