Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprint Cookies

from simplyrecipes.com
Dessert
55 min
30 servings
125 kcal / serving

These thumbprint cookies are buttery little numbers filled with jam and rolled in nuts. They’re a classic cookie recipe to make for any holiday party or cookie exchange!

Ingredients

  • 1 cupunsalted butter (2 sticks or 8 ounces), at room temperature
  • ½ cupsugar
  • 2 largeeggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt
  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1 cupchopped nuts (optional)
  • ¾ cupjam, any kind

Directions

  1. 1

    Beat the butter and sugar on high speed with an electric mixer for about 3 minutes. Separate the eggs. Add the yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Set aside the egg whites in a separate shallow bowl. Add the flour and salt to the mixing bowl and mix until just combined.

  2. 2

    Place the dough in the fridge and chill for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls on the parchment-lined cookie sheets spaced a few inches apart. If using nuts , whisk the reserved egg whites until frothy. Dip the dough balls into the egg whites and then, roll them into the nuts until covered. Arrange them on the baking sheets a few inches apart.

  5. 5

    Press down on each ball of dough with your thumb to make a small well in the center of the cookie. Do not press too hard or the cookie will fall apart. Fill each cookie with 1/2 teaspoon of jam.

  6. 6

    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until slightly firm. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet to firm up before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Serve warm or at room temperature. Did you enjoy this recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!