Thumbprint Cookies
Delicious cookies with buttery texture and jam-filled centers, perfect for family baking sessions and special occasions.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened and creamy Make sure to use room temperature butter.
- ½ cup granulated sugar Sweet and sparkling.
- 1 large egg yolk Rich and golden.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Aromatic and fragrant.
- ½ teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
- ½ teaspoon almond extract Nutty and warm.
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Light and tender.
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar For rolling, adding a sparkly finish.
- ½ cup raspberry or apricot jam Or your favorite flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, salt, and almond extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture on low speed until the dough comes together.
- Scoop portions of dough using a tablespoon and roll them into balls. Coat in the extra sugar.
- Place the balls on prepared baking sheets, making a well in each ball with a teaspoon.
- Fill each well with your chosen jam, allowing it to overflow slightly.
Baking
- Bake the cookies for about 10-11 minutes, or until lightly golden on the bottoms.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using coconut oil instead of butter and coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can enhance flavors and improve texture.