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The Best Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

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Delightful thumbprint cookies with a buttery texture and gooey jelly center, perfect for gatherings and family desserts.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Baking
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup jam or jelly of choice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, stirring until combined.
  5. Scoop about a tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Make an indent in the center of each ball.
  6. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of jam into each indentation.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

Experiment with different flavors of jam for variation. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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