Classic Buttery Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
Make these classic thumbprint cookies with a buttery shortbread base and a sweet raspberry jam center. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday baking, cookie swaps, or an afternoon treat.
- Prep Time: 45 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined into a dough. Do not overmix.
- Place the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow dish.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the sugar until coated.
- Place the sugared dough balls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Use your thumb or the back of a small measuring spoon to press a deep indentation into the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam.
- Chill the cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The jam will bubble.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For the best indentation, press the dough firmly after chilling. If the dough is too soft, the indentation may disappear while baking.
- If you want a more traditional look, roll the cookies in finely chopped nuts instead of sugar before filling.
- You can substitute the raspberry jam with your favorite flavor, such as apricot or strawberry jam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25