Description
The Best Jelly Thumbprint Cookies are irresistibly delicious treats with a soft, buttery texture and a sweet filling of fruit jelly.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fruit jelly or jam (such as strawberry, raspberry, apricot, or your favorite)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add the flour and salt to the bowl. Mix on low speed until you achieve a soft, cohesive dough. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll each piece into a smooth ball. Arrange the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Using your thumb (or the back of a teaspoon if you prefer), gently create an indent in the center of each dough ball, being careful not to press all the way through.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of your chosen jelly or jam, taking care not to overfill.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- Cookies can be made with various fruit jellies to suit your taste.
- For an added touch, experiment with different flavors of jam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg