Description
Thumbprint cookies are a classic cookie with a simple dough and a sweet filling. This recipe explores various popular flavor combinations and filling options to customize your thumbprint cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Assorted jam, preserves, caramel, or chocolate ganache for filling
- Optional: chopped nuts, sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill the indentations with your chosen filling, such as jam, caramel, or chocolate ganache.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can add extra decorations like chopped nuts or sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best cookie texture.
- Do not overfill the indentations, as the filling may bake out.
- Experiment with different jam flavors or even savory fillings for unique variations.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Thumbprint cookies, cookie variations, holiday cookies, jam cookies, caramel cookies, chocolate cookies, sweet treats, baking