Delightful Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies
A classic treat featuring buttery cookies with a sweet strawberry jam thumbprint, perfect for any occasion.
- 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
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine the flour and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Form the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
- Fill each indentation with strawberry jam without overflowing.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy with a cup of tea or share with loved ones!
Notes
These cookies can be made gluten-free or vegan with simple substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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