Description
Heart-Shaped Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combine the buttery richness of cookie dough with a sweet jam filling, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup raspberry or strawberry jam (or other fruit preserves)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Shape the dough into small balls (about one inch wide) and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Press your thumb gently into the center of each ball to create an indentation.
- Fill each thumbprint with your chosen jam without overflowing.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg