Description
Thumbprint cookies are delightful treats characterized by their unique shape and filled with jam or chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226 g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (100 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.5 g)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup jam or chocolate (for filling, any flavor of your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, and place on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, create an indentation in the center of each dough ball.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of your chosen jam or melted chocolate.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Experiment with different fillings like lemon curd or peanut butter.
- Chill the dough if it feels too soft before shaping.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: thumbprint cookies, cookie recipe, baking, dessert