Sweet Temptation: The Best Jelly Thumbprint Cookies
Delightful thumbprint cookies with a buttery dough and fruity jelly filling, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup jelly or jam (your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and optional almond extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and salt until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, form into balls, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of jelly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers soft.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg