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Thumbprint Jam Cookies

These EASY Thumbprint Jam Cookies with all of the sweetness and texture of cookie goodness dotted with the freshness of fruity jam!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: thumbprint cookies, thumbprint jam cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 59 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 152kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Seedless jam -red raspberry apricot, blackberry, strawberry or whatever you like

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy
  • Beat in egg yolks and vanilla extract
  • Add salt and flour and mix until well combined
  • Cover and chill dough for at least 30 minutes **see notes
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mat
  • Divide dough with a cookie dough scoop and roll into a one-inch ball
  • Place on prepared baking sheet and gently press each cookie with your thumb, tart shaper or the back of the cookie dough scoop in the center
  • Spoon ½-1 teaspoon jam into each cookie
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes or until slightly firm and lightly golden brown
  • Remove from oven and cool on wire rack
  • Store in a single layer in airtight container
  • If you’ve tried this recipe, make sure to come back and leave us a comment or a quick star rating!

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg