Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies
These Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for holiday baking. Each bite offers a buttery cookie with a sweet-tart raspberry jam center.
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 Mixing Bowl large
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Filling
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
Preparation
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Gradually add in the flour and salt mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- If the dough feels too soft to handle, cover and refrigerate for about 20 minutes to make it easier to shape.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Fill each indentation with a small amount of raspberry jam, being careful not to overfill.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serving
- Serve the cookies warm or at room temperature. They pair well with a cup of tea or coffee.
Storage
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them and thaw at room temperature when ready to serve.
Notes
Pro Tips: Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy mixing. Chill the dough if it's too soft to handle. Be gentle when creating the thumbprints to avoid dough cracks.
Ingredient Substitutions: Use strawberry or apricot jam as alternatives.
How to Serve: Perfect with tea or coffee for an afternoon treat.
Storage & Freshness: Keep in an airtight container; freeze for longer storage.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare dough ahead and freeze until ready to bake.
Ingredient Substitutions: Use strawberry or apricot jam as alternatives.
How to Serve: Perfect with tea or coffee for an afternoon treat.
Storage & Freshness: Keep in an airtight container; freeze for longer storage.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare dough ahead and freeze until ready to bake.