Description
Tasty Soft Christmas Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines a buttery cookie base with sweet jam-filled centers. These cookies are not only easy to make in just 30 minutes but also evoke the warmth of family gatherings and festive celebrations. Perfect for sharing or gifting, they offer a burst of flavor in every bite, making them a must-have for your holiday baking list.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup jam or preserves of your choice (raspberry or strawberry recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Press your thumb or spoon into the center of each ball to create an indentation.
- Fill each thumbprint with jam and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg