Thumbprint Cookies | Jam Cookies Recipe

4 from 72 votes
A cooling rack holds several jam-filled thumbprint cookies. The cookies have a light dusting of powdered sugar and are filled with different jams, with some centers appearing red and others a darker purple. The wooden surface underneath adds a rustic feel.

These thumbprint cookies (aka jam cookies) are buttery, rich and filled with jam of your choice. These cookies are perfect for Christmas, for birthdays or for any holidays. They are easy to make and everyone loves them.

A cooling rack holds several jam-filled thumbprint cookies. The cookies have a light dusting of powdered sugar and are filled with different jams, with some centers appearing red and others a darker purple. The wooden surface underneath adds a rustic feel.

Thumbprint Cookies | Jam Cookies Recipe

4 from 72 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
WORK TIME 15 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine World
Servings 24 yields

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup 230g Butter, softened
  • â…” cup 85g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 2¼ cups 280g Flour
  • Jam of your choice

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
    2. In a large bowl cream butter and powder sugar until smooth and creamy. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract and mix until combined. Add flour, salt and stir until incorporated and dough is formed.
    3. Using a one-tablespoon cookie scoop or measuring tablespoon take 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls.
    4. Then place the balls on prepared baking sheets. Slightly flatten the balls and then make an indentation with your thumb or with a back of a spoon into each ball. At this stage, if dough is too soft, refrigerate for 30 minutes. Then, fill each with cookie the jam.
    5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, the cookies should still be pale, but slightly golden at the bottom.
    6. Dust with powdered sugar (optional) and allow to cool on a wire rack.
    HOW LONG CAN YOU KEEP THUMBPRINT COOKIES?
    Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    WHAT FILLING CAN YOU USE FOR THUMBPRINT COOKIES?
    These cookies can be filled with any kind of jam, such as: strawberry jam, apricot jam, blueberry jam or any other flavour that you like.
    CAN YOU MAKE THUMBPRINT COOKIES AHEAD OF TIME?
    You can make the dough a head of time and freeze it up to 2 months. Then thaw overnight in the fridge, shape the cookies fill them with jam and bake according to the directions.
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5 Comments

  1. Thanks a lot! My whole family loved them!!!

    March 6, 2021
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      Glad you like the recipe 🙂

      March 7, 2021
  2. thank you I will be using the recipes

    January 17, 2023
  3. Hello!
    I’ve been making these for years. I’ve never used powdered sugar and butter combination. I just happen to find your recipe style, looking for the best way to get the powdered sugar to adhere to the cookies. I can’t wait to try this method!

    September 28, 2023
  4. I been looking all over for thumbprint cookies that don’t flatten out when I bake them. My grandmother made these at Christmas time but no where can i find the recipe. These are just like hers… Perfect!! Thank you for sharing your recipe!!

    December 15, 2023
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