Description
Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful combination of buttery shortbread and sweet raspberry filling, perfect for any occasion. These charming cookies feature a unique thumbprint design that adds a special touch, making them ideal for tea parties, holiday gatherings, or a cozy snack at home. With minimal effort required in preparation, even novice bakers will find joy in creating these tasty treats. Customize them with your favorite jams for a personal twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in each ball and fill it with raspberry jam.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg