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A plate full of delicious thumbprint cookies with jam centers

Quick way to grow 3 perfect Thumbprint Cookies

These thumbprint cookies are a quick and easy treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. With a buttery base and a dollop of jam, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 3 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Filling
  • 1 tbsp jam (raspberry or apricot recommended)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Spoon or whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into three equal portions and roll each into a smooth ball.
  5. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each.
  6. Fill each indentation with a small amount of your favorite jam.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use a high-quality jam that isn't too runny. You can experiment with different jam flavors to find your favorite combination!