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Jam Drops (Thumbprint Cookies) Recipe

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Jam Drops, also known as Thumbprint Cookies, are delightful buttery cookies filled with your favorite jam. These classic treats feature a soft, rich cookie base with a vibrant burst of fruity jam in the center, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for tea time or festive occasions, these cookies are simple to make and sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling

  • 1/3 cup fruit jam (such as raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
  2. Shape the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  3. Create Thumbprints: Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, gently press an indent into the center of each dough ball, being careful not to press all the way through.
  4. Fill with Jam: Spoon about a half teaspoon of your chosen fruit jam into each indentation.
  5. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn a light golden brown.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your jam-filled thumbprint cookies with tea or coffee.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
  • Choose your favorite jam, but thicker jams work best to hold their shape during baking.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
  • Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.

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