Description
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are delightful, buttery treats featuring a tangy raspberry jam center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are simple to prepare and sure to impress friends and family. Their charming thumbprint design adds visual appeal, making them an irresistible addition to any dessert table. Enjoy a burst of nostalgia with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in egg yolks one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Make an indentation in each ball using your thumb and fill with raspberry jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 96
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 32mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg