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

Cook Time: 14

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 59

Servings:

Calories: 152kcal

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

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
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