Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies: The Best Homemade Treats
These strawberry thumbprint cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and buttery, making them an irresistible homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to make an indent in the center of each ball.
- Fill each indent with strawberry jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a different flavor, substitute the strawberry jam with raspberry or apricot jam.
- Make sure the dough is not too sticky; chill if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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