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Prep Time
20 min
Servings
30
Cook Time
12 min
CookiesEasy
Thumbprint Jam Cookies
Buttery shortbread cookies with a sweet jam center. Perfect for holidays!
1Ingredients
Adjust Servings
30
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup jam of choice
2Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Cream butter and sugar until light.
- 3
Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
- 4
Mix in flour and salt until combined.
- 5
Roll into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- 6
Press thumb into center of each cookie.
- 7
Fill each indentation with 1/2 tsp jam.
- 8
Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Baker's Tips
- •Use your favorite jam flavor
- •Re-press centers if they puff up