Delicious Thumbprint Cookies Recipe | Easy Jam-Filled Cookies
Delicious Thumbprint Cookies are a classic homemade treat made with a rich, buttery dough and filled with your favorite jam or preserves. Soft, tender, and lightly sweet, these cookies are perfect for holidays, cookie trays, or everyday baking. Easy to customize with different flavors like raspberry, strawberry, or apricot, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Spoon or thumb for indentations
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup jam (raspberry, apricot, or preferred flavor)
Instructions
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in egg yolks and vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in flour and salt until dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Shape Dough Balls: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on lined baking sheet.
- Make Indentations: Press thumb or spoon into each ball to create a cavity.
- Fill with Jam: Spoon a small amount of jam into each indentation.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool & Serve: Let cookies cool before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough to prevent spreading and maintain shape.
- Re-press indentations after baking if they rise.
- Experiment with fillings: chocolate ganache, caramel, lemon curd, or nut butter.
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze unfilled cookies for longer storage; add jam after thawing.