Description
Easy thumbprint cookies perfect for holidays. A simple recipe for beginners.
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Approx. 1 cup jam (strawberry, raspberry, or your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Cream butter, sugar, and baking powder until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add flour on low speed until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with jam. Bake for about 20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
- Cool cookies on a wire rack until room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overwork the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Adjust jam amount as needed.
- Rotate baking sheet halfway for even baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American