Description
Indulge in the soft, buttery delight of thumbprint cookies, filled with your favorite jam or chocolate. These adorable treats are perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. With their inviting aroma and vibrant colors, they’re sure to impress friends and family. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, these cookies will become a beloved staple in your baking repertoire!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup of your favorite jam or chocolate filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create an indentation. Fill with jam or melted chocolate.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg