Jam Thumbprint Cookies That Just Channel Nostalgia
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
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25-27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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