Easy Thumbprint Jam Cookies Recipe

Published Dec 7, 2023 By Elle Ann

Image credit: The Cooking Foodie via YouTube

Cookies are one of the best pastries ever invented and there are a lot of variations that you can taste and try. Among all of the recipes that I’ve tried, this is one of the simplest yet also my favorite one, it’s just so good and tasty! Plus, you can make these cookies using any of your favorite flavors of jam or use melted chocolate instead.

For now, you can learn how to make this delightful treat with the help of this video tutorial by The Cooking Foodie on YouTube. Try making these cookies and serve them for snack or dessert time, or if you want you can also serve these for your next party or any other special occasion. I’m sure you’ll love these thumbprint jam cookies as much as I did!

Ingredients for Thumbprint Jam Cookies:

1 cup of butter, softened
2/3 cup of powdered sugar
1 tsp of vanilla extract
¼ tsp of salt
1 egg yolk
2¼ cups of flour
Any jam of your choice

How to Make Thumbprint Jam Cookies:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 170°C or 340°F, then line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and set them aside. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and powdered sugar, then beat them together until smooth and creamy, and add the egg yolk and vanilla extract.

Step 2

Keep mixing until incorporated, then add the flour and salt, and continue to stir until incorporated and a dough is formed. Scoop out a tablespoon full of dough, then roll it into a ball, and put it on the prepared baking sheets.

Easy to Make Thumbprint Jam Cookies — Image credit: The Cooking Foodie via YouTube

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Step 3

Continue to roll the remaining dough into balls, then place them on the same baking sheet, and make sure to space them evenly. Slightly flatten each ball, then press the center with your thumb to make an indentation, and fill each dough with jam.

Step 4

Place them in the preheated oven, then allow them to bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, and dust them with powdered sugar. Let them cool down on a wire rack, then serve, and enjoy!