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Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
5 from 96 votes

Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies

Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, tender cookies with a crisp edge and soft crumb, made from a mixture of butter, sugar, vanilla, and flour. Each cookie features an indented center filled with jam, creating a sweet, fruity contrast in every bite. The cookies maintain a delicate texture that holds the jam without spreading.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 35 cookies
Calories: 96 kcal
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups butter softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar organic for vegan-friendly
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup JAMS any flavor; I used ⅓ cup of 3 different flavored jams

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, or use a silicone baking mat.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy—about 2 minutes.
  4. Add in the vanilla extract.
  5. While mixing, slowly add in the flour until just incorporated.
  6. Use a cookie scoop (or your hands!) to portion out the dough on the prepared cookie sheets, about 1" apart. You should be able to make 35–40 cookies from the dough.
  7. Use an inverted tablespoon to press down on the top of the cookies, flattening them and making a small dip in the center of each cookie.
  8. Bake the thumbprint cookies for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
  9. Immediately after baking, press the tablespoon back into each indent, as they likely will rise back up a bit during baking and won't be quite deep enough.
  10. Cool the cookies on the cookie sheet for about 15 minutes.
  11. Fill each cookie thumbprint with approximately 1 to 1 ½ tsp of jam.
  12. They're ready to enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 96kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 35mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 17IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 35 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96

% Daily Value*

Calories 96kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 35mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 17IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.