Description
Indulge in the sweet and tangy delight of raspberry thumbprint cookies! With a soft, buttery base and a luscious raspberry jam center, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’ll be the star of your dessert table and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether for family gatherings or as a heartfelt gift, this recipe is sure to bring joy and nostalgia to your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam (high-quality)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until combined; the dough should be cohesive but not too sticky.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and create a thumbprint indentation in each ball.
- Fill each thumbprint with about half a teaspoon of raspberry jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges start to turn golden. Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 34mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg