Fruity Thumbprint Cookies (Printable)

Buttery, tender cookies filled with vibrant fruit preserves. Perfect for teatime or festive occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large egg yolks
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Filling

07 - 1/2 cup assorted fruit jams or preserves

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - Add the flour and salt; mix until a soft dough forms.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
06 - Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, gently press an indentation into the center of each dough ball.
07 - Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
08 - Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between tender buttery dough and bright fruit filling that makes them impossible to stop eating
  • They look like you spent hours on them but come together in under 40 minutes with pantry staples
02 -
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too soft or sticky which prevents the cookies from spreading too much in the oven
  • The jam will bubble up during baking so fill the indentations slightly less than you think you should
03 -
  • Add a pinch of lemon zest to the dough for a bright contrast to the sweet jam
  • Dip your thumb in flour before pressing each cookie to prevent sticking

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