Description
Sweet memories of grandma’s kitchen come alive with these classic jam thumbprint cookies, offering a delightful blend of buttery shortbread and fruity jam centers. Crisp edges and tender middles make these treats perfect for sharing with loved ones during cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup fruit jam (strawberry, raspberry, or your choice)
Instructions
- Prepare workstation by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and heating oven to 350F (175C).
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Cream butter and sugar in a separate bowl until the mixture becomes pale and airy, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until completely integrated.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing gently until a uniform dough forms without overmixing.
- Shape dough into compact, uniform 1-inch spheres using gentle rolling motions between palms.
- Arrange cookie balls on prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate spacing between each.
- Create a centered well in each cookie by pressing thumb gently into the middle, forming a clean indentation.
- Carefully spoon preferred fruit jam into each cookie’s depression, ensuring neat and even filling.
- Transfer baking sheet to preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until cookie edges turn a delicate golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet, allowing jam to set and flavors to stabilize.
- Serve and savor these nostalgic, tender jam-filled delights.
Notes
- Choose jam with vibrant, rich flavors like homemade preserves for an extra special touch that elevates the classic cookie.
- Make gluten-free by substituting regular flour with almond or coconut flour, ensuring those with dietary restrictions can enjoy these delightful treats.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain the perfect thumbprint shape during baking.
- Experiment with different jam combinations like apricot, mixed berry, or even chocolate spread to create unique flavor profiles that surprise and delight taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg