5 from 10 votes
Thumbprint Cookies
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are deliciously sweet, with just the right hint of tart, and super simple to make!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
24
cookies
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract could also use almond extract, pure
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves thick
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheets by lining with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, add softened butter and powdered sugar. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the butter together with the sugar on a high speed until it’s light and soft, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Once light and fluffy, scrape the sides of your bowl then add your vanilla extract and salt. Switch to a medium speed, then gently add the flour to the dough until it is just combined. The dough should be fairly sticky but still firm.
- Form the dough into a ball, cover, and let it chill in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 325° and position your rack in the middle of the oven.
- After chilling dough, scoop out a few tablespoons of dough and roll them into about 1 inch balls. Place the dough balls onto the lined baking tray, spaced out evenly.
- Using the handle end of a wooden spatula, or your finger, make a well in the center of each cookie dough ball. Make sure it’s deep, but don’t poke a hole all the way through. You also don’t want the well to be too wide.
- To each cookie well, add a generous amount of raspberry preserves. You can use a small spoon to do this or a piping bag if it’s easier.
- Bake the jam-filled cookies for about 20-25 minutes or until they’re golden brown, and they’ve puffed up. Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Once they’re completely cooled, you can add an extra dusting of powdered sugar to the cookies if you’d like. Serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage – Store these thumbprint cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3-4 days.
- Different Flavors - Get creative and try using different flavor jams.
Nutrition Information
Calories
136kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
19mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.