By Lynne on December 10, 2024 » Depart a evaluate

These conventional Thumbprint Cookies are the proper addition to your cookie tray! With a comfortable, buttery base and candy fruit filling, these cookies are nice for vacation gifting or to take pleasure in any time of the yr.

Day 1 – Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
Day 2 – Cherry Thumbprint Cookies
Day 3 – Pecan Cookies
Day 4 – Grinch Cookies
Day 5 – Chai Pizzelles
Day 6 – Chocolate Mint Cake Combine Cookies
Day 7 – Cranberry Orange Blondies
Day 8 – Peppermint Meltaways
Day 9 – Crimson Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Day 10 – Gingerbread Truffles
Day 11 – Peppermint Bark Cookies
Day 12 – You’re on it!

We’ve been baking up a storm these previous couple of weeks to deliver you all these completely different sorts of cookies. We’ve had all the things from no-bake cookies to blondies and all the things in between! For the finale, we’re throwing it again to a basic!

These nostalgic thumbprint cookies remind me of my childhood. It looks like a plate of those confirmed up at each vacation occasion I attended. I could not have appreciated jam thumbprint cookies as a child—I used to be extra within the brightly embellished sugar cookies. However now, as an grownup, I do know why these cookies have been at all times there: they’re completely scrumptious!

The place do Thumbprint Cookies come from?

There are various varieties of those candy desserts, however all of them hail again to the unique Swedish deal with known as hallongrotta, which accurately means “raspberry cave”. In the present day, People historically consider these as vacation treats, however with completely different toppings and fillings might be served all yr lengthy!

Some varieties you would possibly see have fillings equivalent to lemon curd, caramel, and Nutella, together with several types of jams and jellies. Be at liberty to check out your favourite jam!

Elements for Basic Thumbprint Cookies

These candy treats solely require just a few easy elements to make the shortbread cookie dough:

• All-purpose flour
• Kosher salt
• Unsalted butter, softened
• Granulated white sugar
• Pure vanilla extract
• Almond extract
• Raspberry jam and/or apricot preserves (see recipe word under)
• Word: There are NO eggs on this recipe!

You could find detailed quantities and directions within the recipe card on the backside of the publish!

Make Buttery Thumbprint Cookies

1. First, line a big baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat. 
2. Subsequent, in a small bowl, whisk collectively 2 cups of flour and ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream collectively 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and the granulated sugar with an electrical mixer (or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment) till gentle and fluffy, about 2 – 3 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon almond extract, mixing till mixed.
4. Steadily add the flour combination to the moist elements, mixing till a comfortable dough kinds. The cookie dough ought to be comfortable however not sticky. Collect the dough right into a ball. 
5. Now use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll every scoop along with your fingers right into a dough ball and place it on the ready baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches in between every cookie.
6. Utilizing the again of a teaspoon or your thumb, gently press an indention into the middle of every cookie dough ball. Place within the freezer and chill for half-hour. 
7. Whereas the dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F. After half-hour, take away the baking sheet from the freezer and spoon the raspberry and apricot preserves into the middle of every of the cookies (see word under).
8. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or till the sides are set and evenly golden brown. Permit cookies to chill on the baking sheet for five minutes, then switch to a wire rack to chill utterly. 

Recipe Notes

This recipe contains instructions on the way to make half raspberry thumbprints and half apricot thumbprints. You are able to do all one taste or make half and half like I did. There’s no proper or improper method!

Additionally, the cookie dough ought to be about Play-doh consistency. It’s best to be capable of roll it between your palms with out sticking however you additionally shouldn’t should pressure it to remain collectively. If the dough wants adjusting you’ll be able to add slightly extra flour if it’s too sticky, or a teaspoon of milk if it’s too dry.

FAQs

Why is it known as a Thumbprint Cookie?

Consider it or not, it’s identical to it sounds! Every of the buttery cookies has a thumbprint within the center. Earlier than baking, you’ll add a thumbprint to the middle of every cookie dough ball. That’s the place we’ll later add the preserves to complete off the cookies.

Can I make Thumbprints forward of time?

This dough is ideal for making forward and freezing till able to bake! Merely make the dough as directed, roll the cookie dough into balls, press the thumbprint facilities, after which freeze the balls till able to bake.

I might freeze them on the cookie sheet till agency, then switch them to a freezer bag to freeze utterly. Then thaw the cookies to room temperature earlier than including the preserves to the middle and baking.

How do I retailer these cookies?

Retailer them in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as every week or at room temperature for 2-3 days. I feel they style greatest when loved inside a day or two.

Can I freeze baked Thumbprint Cookies?

Sure, you’ll be able to. As soon as they cool utterly, switch them to an hermetic container or freezer bag and freeze for as much as 2 months. Thaw in a single day within the fridge or for just a few hours on the counter at room temperature.

Extra Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

I like experimenting with alternative ways to make thumbprints! Right here’s what I’ve tried to date:

• Caramel Thumbprint Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies rolled in chopped pecans, and topped with creamy salted caramel sauce and a chocolate drizzle!
• Chocolate Thumbprints have slightly cinnamon within the dough and a semi-sweet chocolate glaze for the thumbprint filling. So good!
• With fragrant cherries and wealthy, velvety chocolate, these Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies are scrumptious and addicting!
• Need Cherry Thumbprints with out the chocolate? Attempt these Cherry Thumbprint Cookies. The comfortable, buttery cookie base is topped with cherry pie filling and a candy vanilla glaze. 
• Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprints are made with a peanut butter cookie base and strawberry preserves within the middle. It’s a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in cookie type!

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Created by: Lynne Feifer

Thumbprint Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Prepare dinner Time 20 minutes minutes

Complete Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

These conventional Thumbprint Cookies are the proper addition to your cookie tray! With a comfortable, buttery base and candy fruit filling, these cookies are nice for the vacations or any time of the yr.

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Directions

• Line a big baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat. 

• In a small mixing bowl, mix 2 cups of all-purpose and ½ teaspoon kosher salt utilizing a whisk.  

• In a big mixing bowl, cream collectively 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ⅔ cup granulated sugar with a hand or stand mixer till gentle and fluffy, about 2 – 3 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon almond extract, mixing till mixed.

• Steadily add the flour combination, mixing till a comfortable dough kinds. The dough ought to be comfortable however not sticky. Collect the dough right into a ball. 

• Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll every scoop along with your fingers right into a dough ball and place it on the ready baking sheet about 2 inches aside. 

• Utilizing a teaspoon or your thumb, gently press an indention into the middle of every cookie. Place within the freezer and chill for half-hour. 

• Whereas the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F. After half-hour, take away the baking sheet from the freezer and fill every of the cookies with 1/2 – 3/4 teaspoon of the fruit preserves.

• Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or till the sides are set and evenly golden. Permit cookies to chill on the baking sheet for five minutes, then switch to a wire rack to chill utterly. 

Notes

• There are NO eggs wanted on this recipe.
• Be at liberty to make use of raspberry or peach preserves solely or use half and half!

Diet

Serving: 1cookie | Energy: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fats: 8g | Saturated Fats: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fats: 2g | Trans Fats: 0.3g | Ldl cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

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