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Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Easy Jam Cookies that are soft and delicious with a burst of jam in the center of each cookie.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chill Time
30 mins
Total Time
57 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 147 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Seedless jam red raspberry, apricot, blackberry, strawberry etc.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add softened butter and sugar. With an electric mixer cream together butter beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla to creamed mixture and beat until combined.
- Sprinkle the salt around the bowl then add the flour a little bit at a time, mixing in between additions, until dough forms.
- Cover and chill dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Form cookie dough balls with a tablespoon of dough so they are about one inch.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and gently press the center of each cookie with your thumb, tart shaper or the back of a wooden spoon.
- Fill each thumbprint with ½ - 1 teaspoon of your desired jam.
- Bake cookies in preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-14 minutes or until slightly firm and lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
- Store in a single layer in airtight container.
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Notes
- Store these jam cookies in an airtight container or resealable bag. At room temperature they will last about 3 days, but if you store them in the refrigerator they will last up to a week.
- To make them last longer place them in the freezer for up to three months!
- Store these jam cookies in an airtight container or resealable bag. At room temperature they will last about 3 days, but if you store them in the refrigerator they will last up to a week.
- To make them last longer place them in the freezer for up to three months!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
147kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
29mg
(1%)
Potassium
21mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
258IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 258IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.