Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Find the best 30-minute jam thumbprint cookies recipe, and enjoy a classic holiday treat that's rich and buttery with delicious fruity notes!
Servings: 12 -20 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling, optional
- ⅓ cup jam or preserves of choice we did raspberry and apricot
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.1 cup unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg yolk, whole egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully combined.1 large egg yolk, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.2 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup almond flour, ½ teaspoon salt
- Shape and Roll: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. If desired, roll the ball in the additional ½ cup sugar for a crisp, sweet coating. Place the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.½ cup granulated sugar
- Create Indentations: Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to gently press an indentation into the center of each cookie.
- Fill with Jam: Spoon about ½ teaspoon of jam or preserves into each indentation.⅓ cup jam or preserves of choice
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Notes:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality jam or preserves. Raspberry, apricot, and strawberry are classic choices!
- Almond flour adds a subtle nuttiness to the cookies but can be replaced with additional all-purpose flour if needed.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 583IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
