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Ultimate Best Thumbprint Cookies

Looking for a delightful cookie recipe that always impresses? Try these Ultimate Best Thumbprint Cookies that are delicate, delicious, and simply irresistible. This recipe guarantees soft, buttery cookies with a hint of sweetness and a touch of jam, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Keyword: Thumbprint Cookies, Cookie Recipe, Jam-filled Cookies, Butter Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 89kcal

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 stick butter, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts Optional

Jam Filling

  • 1/2 cup jam, preserves, spreads of your choosing

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
  • In a separate mixer, cream room-temperature butter until light and fluffy.
  • Incorporate sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, blending until well combined.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture, followed by nuts if desired, forming a dough ball.
  • Roll small portions of dough into balls and place on a baking sheet. Create an indentation in each ball.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then re-indent the cookies and add filling. Bake for another 10 minutes until golden.

Notes

For storage, keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze them for longer shelf life.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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