Thumbprint Cookies
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
24 small cookies
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Calories
90 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Thumbprint Cookies
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These Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, sweet and tender shortbread cookies filled with jam and an optional glaze. This classic cookie recipe is perfect for the a holiday party or cookie exchange!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter you want it really soft but not melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 1/2 cup jam
optional glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons milk stirred together until smooth and runny
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir butter, sugar, salt, vanilla, and flour until crumbly dough forms. {Right near the end of stirring, I use the warmth of my hands to help it come together.
- Using a small cookie scoop {2 teaspoon size} divide the dough into even mounds of dough.
- Roll dough to create a smooth cookie ball and press an indentation into the center using your thumb.
- Scoop 1 teaspoon of jam into the center of each cookie.
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until puffed and barely golden brown on the bottom.
- Cool 10 minutes. Drizzle with glaze, if desired.
- Cool completely and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
90kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
48mg
(2%)
Potassium
11mg
(0%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
120IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24small cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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