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Classic Homemade Thumbprint Cookies with Jam

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Classic homemade thumbprint cookies are buttery, tender, and filled with your favorite jam. Perfect for holidays or everyday treats.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup jam (any flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk and vanilla, mixing well.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until dough forms.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
  5. Press your thumb into the center of each ball to make an indentation.
  6. Fill each indentation with 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature butter for easier mixing.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft to handle.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg