Thumbprint Cookies
Thumbprint Cookies are delightful treats featuring a buttery cookie base with a sweet fruit preserve filling. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, these cookies are easy to make and deliciously satisfying with a cup of tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves or jam of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of your chosen fruit preserves or jam.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg