Thumbprint Cookies
Thumbprint Cookies are a classic treat for any holiday or family gathering. Buttery and perfectly sweet, fill these cookies with your favorite fruit jam for the perfect bite.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Active Time12 minutes mins
Total Time27 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: thumbprint cookies
Yield: 20 cookies
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 2 large egg yolks at room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2⅓ cups all purpose flour
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ cup your favorite fruit jam strawberry, apricot, raspberry, etc.
Preheat oven to 350℉. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place butter in a large bowl and use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat until creamy. Next, add in your sugar and beat until combined and fluffy.
Next, add in your egg yolks and vanilla and beat well. Then, add in the salt and a little flour at a time. If it's too much strain for your mixer, use a rubber spatula to combine. It will be slightly crumbly, but that's ok.
Use a 1 tablespoon scoop or measuring spoon to measure out cookie dough and roll into balls. Roll together for a good 30 seconds or more so it is well combined (this will help prevent cracking). Roll the ball in white sugar and place on the baking sheet. Repeat until done.
Use your thumb to press an indentation into each cookie. Spoon enough jam into each indentation (about ½ a tbsp).
Bake at 350℉ for 12 - 14 minutes or until the bottoms are slightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool in the trays for 5 minutes. Transfer to a drying rack.
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg