Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jam or preserves of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with your chosen jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a variation, try using different flavors of jam.
- These cookies can be frozen for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Thumbprint Cookies