Christmas Thumbprint Cookies: A Delightful Holiday Treat!
Christmas Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful holiday treat filled with your favorite jam and topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fruit jam (your choice)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture until combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Fill each indentation with your choice of fruit jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use different flavors of jam for variety.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be frozen for longer storage.