Thumbprint Cookies
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These traditional Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect addition to your cookie tray! With a soft, buttery base and sweet fruit filling, these cookies are great for the holidays or any time of the year.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ⅓ cup apricot preserves *See note
- ⅓ cup raspberry preserves
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose and ½ teaspoon kosher salt using a whisk.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ⅔ cup granulated sugar with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 – 3 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon almond extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Gather the dough into a ball.
- Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll each scoop with your hands into a dough ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Using a teaspoon or your thumb, gently press an indention into the center of each cookie. Place in the freezer and chill for 30 minutes.
- While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F. After 30 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the freezer and fill each of the cookies with 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon of the fruit preserves.
- Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- There are NO eggs needed in this recipe.
- Feel free to use raspberry or peach preserves exclusively or use half and half!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg