Description
These Jam Thumbprint Cookies bring back the nostalgia of homemade treats with their buttery, soft texture and sweet fruit jam center. They are easy to make, perfectly bite-sized, and the ideal treat for any occasion
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup fruit jam (strawberry, raspberry, or your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, 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 cookie.
- Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of fruit jam (strawberry, raspberry, or your preferred flavor).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy your nostalgic jam thumbprint cookies!
Notes
- Feel free to use any jam of your choice; raspberry, strawberry, or apricot are popular options.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a more festive look, you can dust with powdered sugar once they cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg