Thumbprint Cookies with Jam
These thumbprint cookies with jam are easy to make, featuring a tender buttery dough and sweet, fruity filling that holds its shape perfectly. Ideal for family treats, holiday baking, or casual snacking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) salt
- 1/2 cup (160g) seedless jam (raspberry, strawberry, apricot, or mixed berry)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. If too crumbly, add 1 teaspoon of milk.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll smooth. Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Use your thumb or a teaspoon to make a deep indentation in the center of each dough ball.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam, being careful not to overfill.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges start to turn golden and jam bubbles slightly.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
[‘Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and jam leakage.’, ‘Use seedless jam for a smooth, neat filling.’, ‘Measure flour using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dry or crumbly cookies.’, ‘Do not overfill jam cavities to prevent spilling and burning.’, ‘Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.’, ‘Warm cookies briefly in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes to refresh.’, ‘Optional variations include rolling dough in chopped nuts, adding chocolate drizzle, or using gluten-free or dairy-free substitutes.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 55
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
Keywords: thumbprint cookies, jam cookies, homemade cookies, easy baking, holiday cookies, kid-friendly cookies