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Classic Butter Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Classic Butter Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
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These classic Butter Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, tender, and filled with your choice of sweet fruit jam, making them a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a melt-in-your-mouth cookie with a delightful fruity center.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup fruit jam (raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough just comes together without overworking it.
  3. Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to gently make an indentation in the center of each cookie ball.
  4. Fill the Indentation: Spoon approximately ½ teaspoon of your preferred fruit jam into each indentation, filling the center without overfilling to avoid spilling during baking.
  5. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
  6. Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
  7. Serve & Enjoy: Once fully cooled, serve these charming, jam-filled cookies as a festive treat perfect for sharing during holidays or any special occasion.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
  • Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
  • Measure ingredients precisely for the best texture.
  • Chilling the dough before baking helps prevent spreading and cracking.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep fresh for 5-7 days.
  • Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months either before or after adding the jam.
  • Try different jams or fillings like chocolate ganache, Nutella, or salted caramel for variation.
  • Adding citrus zest or a pinch of spices like cardamom or nutmeg can enhance flavor.
  • Perfect for involving kids in baking; they can make the thumbprints and add the jam.

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