Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

an assortment of thumbprint cookies on a wire rack with a bowl of raspberry jam

5 from 5 ratings

I've tested and perfected these classic thumbprint cookies until they are so good, that I'm wondering why we only tend to make these around the holidays!? With less than 10 simple ingredients, I'll teach you how to make buttery cookies with a sweet jam center that leaves your friends and family begging for more.

Prep Time15

Cook Time13

Cooling Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: thumbprint cookies

Servings: cookies

Author: Beth

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter 2 sticks, softened
⅔ cup (132g) granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp cornstarch
½ tsp salt
½ cup (170g) jam I used raspberry jam and apricot jam

Rolling Cookies

⅓ cup (66g) granulated sugar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. This can be done using a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, 2/3 cup (132g) granulated sugar
Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
1 egg yolk, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch and salt. Mix on low until a soft cookie dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; just mix until the ingredients are combined.
2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt
Shape the cookie dough into 1-inch balls. You can use a cookie scoop or your hands for this.
Roll each cookie dough ball in granulated sugar until it's coated evenly.
1/3 cup (66g) granulated sugar
Place the sugar-coated cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
Spoon a small amount (about 1/2 teaspoon) of jam into the indentation of each cookie. You can use your favorite flavor of jam or preserve.
1/2 cup (170g) jam
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet completely.

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