Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade thumbprint cookies, a classic treat that combines a soft, buttery texture with your favorite jam filling. These charming cookies are perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to casual afternoon snacks. With no need for chilling the dough, you can whip them up in no time and impress family and friends alike. Each bite offers a burst of sweetness, making these cookies one of the most loved desserts you’ll ever bake. Get ready to create a batch of these irresistible treats that everyone will adore!
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 and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, salt, and almond extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour on low speed until the dough is firm.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, then coat each in sugar before placing them on prepared baking sheets.
- Create wells in each ball using the back of a round measuring spoon; fill with jam.
- Bake for about 10-11 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned; cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (18g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg