Easy Sweet Strawberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies
A simple and quick recipe for buttery thumbprint cookies filled with sweet strawberry jam, perfect for homemade treats and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (160g) strawberry jam
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixture, stirring gently until the dough comes together. If too crumbly, add a teaspoon of milk.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Press gently into the center of each dough ball with your thumb or a teaspoon to create a small well.
- Fill each thumbprint well with about ½ teaspoon of strawberry jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and transfer cookies to a cooling rack. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use softened butter that is pliable but not melting. Chill dough if sticky or kitchen is warm to prevent spreading. Press thumbprints generously but gently to hold jam well. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and vegan jam. Optional dusting with powdered sugar adds a delicate finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 1
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