Description
Bake classic thumbprint cookies with a sweet jam center. This simple recipe yields tender, buttery cookies perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup jam (raspberry or apricot recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a mixer, cream the softened butter, white sugar, and baking powder on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Scrape down the bowl sides. Add the egg and beat until incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the all-purpose flour. Mix only until the ingredients are barely combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them 1 inch apart on a baking sheet.
- Use your thumb or a rounded tool to make an indentation in the center of each dough ball.
- Fill each indentation with jam, slightly overfilling each one.
- Bake for about 20 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even results.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and egg for better dough consistency.
- Do not overmix the flour; mix only until just combined.
- Raspberry or apricot jam provides the best traditional flavor.
- Cooling on the rack allows the cookies to set properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American