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    Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

    Last Updated On: Dec 22, 2024 by Sharmilee J


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    Thumbprint Cookies are delicious buttery shortbread cookies filled with 2 types of jams. These thumbprint cookies are ultimate holiday treats and can be made for any occasion too. Learn to make thumbprint cookies with step by step pictures and video.

    Thumbprint cookies are easy and fun way to engage kids in thecookie making. I love baking cookies especially when it is kids favorite I just love the process. Both mittu and gugu are fond of jam cookies or biscuits and this was perfect to surprise them when they were back from school.

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    • Thumbprint Cookies Ingredients
    • How to make Thumbprint Cookies Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving and Storage
    • FAQS
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    About Thumbprint Cookies

    Thumbprint Cookies are buttery shortbread cookies made by baking cookies with a impression made with thumb and filling it with jam. With just few ingredients you can make these classic thumbprint cookies and enjoy.

    I used mango jam and mixed fruit jam, you can use strawberry jam or cherry jam along with apricot jam, pineapple jam etc. You can use any other flavored jams too. Kids will love it so much so do try and make them happy.

    These thumbprint cookies are melt in the mouth cookies very popularly made during holiday season. They looks super tempting and attractive. With mostly kitchen staples these cookies come together in just few minutes.

    thumbprint cookies served

    Thumbprint Cookies Video

    Why you will love this?

    • Great for gatherings and parties
    • Perfect for holiday gift exchange
    • Easily available ingredients

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    Thumbprint Cookies Ingredients

    • Flour – Use all purpose flour or maida. You can try with 50:50 maida and wheat flour.
    • Sugar – I have used castor sugar you can use white granulated sugar too.
    • Vanilla extract – I have used homemade vanilla extract. Use good quality vanilla extract.
    • Butter – Use chilled butter for best results. Use unsalted butter and use salt. If using salted butter then skip salt.
    • Egg Yolk – Choose 1 large egg yolk.
    • Jam – I have used mango jam and mixed fruit jam.
    ingredients needed to make thumbprint cookies

    How to make Thumbprint Cookies Step by Step

    1.Take 1/2 cup chilled butter which should be slightly hard that only when we press hard it should form an impression.

    take butter

    2.To a mixing bowl add 1/2 cup butter along with 1/3 cup sugar. I used castor sugar, you can use regular sugar too.

    add sugar

    3.Whisk it well until thick and creamy. Now add 1 egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

    whisk well, add egg

    4.Add 1 and 1/2 cups flour.

    add flour

    5.Mix well until no dry flour is seen. Do not knead just bring it together.

    mix well

    6.It should form shape when pressed.

    holds shape

    7.Now using a cookie scooper, scoop out the dough.

    scoop out dough

    8.Roll to a smooth ball.

    roll to a smooth ball

    9.Repeat to finish all the balls and arrange it in a plate.

    repeat to finish

    10.Now take each ball and roll into castor sugar to coat well. Repeat to finish.

    roll in sugar

    11.Preheat oven at 180 DEG C for 10 minutes. Place all the balls on a parchment paper laid on a baking tray. Slightly flatten each ball then press with thumb to form an impression. If it cracks smoothen it.

    make impression using thumb

    12.You can even use 1/2 teaspoon measure to make an indent. Chill them for at least 1 hour.

    use 1/2 tsp measure

    13.Melt the jams until it is slightly goey.

    melt jam until goey

    14.Use 1/2 teaspoon measure to fill the jams like shown.

    add jams

    15.Repeat to finish.

    repeat to finish

    16.Bake in preheated oven at 180 DEG C for 12-14 minutes.

    bake in preheated oven

    17.Cookies are baked and ready.

    thumbprint cookies are baked

    Cool down and store in airtight container.

    Expert Tips

    • Do not knead just bring it together to form a dough.
    • Don’t wait till the color of the cookies to change, just stop when it starts to brown on the edges. Do not overbake else the cookies will become hard.
    • If you are using salted butter then skip salt.
    • While making impression make it a little deep as while baking it rises up.
    • If the dough doesn’t come together then add little milk say 1-2 teaspoon not more than that.
    • These cookies keeps well for a week in room temperature.

    Serving and Storage

    Store the thumbprint cookies in an airtight container. Thumbprint Cookies tastes great on its own or with a cup of milk. It keeps well in room temperature for about a week, but the dough freezes well for about 3 months.

    FAQS

    1.I do not have castor sugar, Can I use regular sugar?

    Yes you can use regular granulated white sugar if you don’t get castor sugar.

    2.Can I freeze the dough?

    Yes you can freeze the cookie dough for about 3 months.

    3.How long can I store these cookies?

    You can store these cookies in room temperature for about a week.

    If you have any more questions about this Thumbprint Cookies Recipe do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook,  Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter .

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    Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

    Thumbprint Cookies are delicious buttery shortbread cookies filled with 2 types of jams. These thumbprint cookies are ultimate holiday treats and can be made for any occasion too. Learn to make thumbprint cookies with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Servings15 cookies
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 and 1/2 cups flour
    • 1/2 cup butter
    • 1/3 cup castor sugar + for rolling
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon mango jam
    • 2 tablespoon mixed fruit jam

    Instructions

    • Take 1/2 cup chilled butter which should be slightly hard that only when we press hard it should form an impression.
    • To a mixing bowl add 1/2 cup butter along with 1/3 cup sugar. I used castor sugar, you can use regular sugar too.
    • Whisk it well until thick and creamy. Now add 1 egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
    • Add 1 and 1/2 cups flour.
    • Mix well until no dry flour is seen. Do not knead just bring it together.
    • It should form shape when pressed.
    • Now using a cookie scooper, scoop out the dough.
    • Roll to a smooth ball.
    • Repeat to finish all the balls and arrange it in a plate.
    • Now take each ball and roll into castor sugar to coat well. Repeat to finish.
    • Preheat oven at 180 DEG C for 10 minutes. Place all the balls on a parchment paper laid on a baking tray. Slightly flatten each ball then press with thumb to form an impression. If it cracks smoothen it.
    • You can even use 1/2 teaspoon measure to make an indent. Chill them for at least 1 hour.
    • Melt the jams until it is slightly goey.
    • Use 1/2 teaspoon measure to fill the jams like shown.
    • Repeat to finish.
    • Bake in preheated oven at 180 DEG C for 12-14 minutes.
    • Cookies are baked and ready.
    • Cool down and store in airtight container.

    Video

    Notes

    • Do not knead just bring it together to form a dough
    • Don’t wait till the color of the cookies to change, just stop when it starts to brown on the edges. Do not overbake else the cookies will become hard.
    • If you are using salted butter then skip salt.
    • While making impression make it a little deep as while baking it rises up.
    • If the dough doesn’t come together then add little milk say 1-2 teaspoon not more than that.
    • These cookies keeps well for a week in room temperature.
    Nutrition Facts
    Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (75 g)
    Calories 404 Calories from Fat 225
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 25g38%
    Saturated Fat 15g94%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Cholesterol 64mg21%
    Sodium 101mg4%
    Potassium 92mg3%
    Carbohydrates 44g15%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 22g24%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 741IU15%
    Calcium 16mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Shailaja s

      December 15, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      Looking perfect …nicely done

      Reply
    2. Priya Ranjit

      December 15, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      Cookies look so perfect Sharmi and I love the second click so classic. Perfect festive cookies for Christmas, and thanks for the mention :).

      Reply
    3. Haritha Bhimavarapu

      December 15, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      Hey can I use cocoa powder in this mixture

      Reply
    4. Divs

      December 16, 2014 at 2:56 am

      wow these look so soft and crumbly. baked to perfection. so prettty!

      Reply
    5. Selvarani Ganesan

      December 16, 2014 at 4:49 am

      Apt recipe for christmas…. nice clicks asusual

      Reply
    6. Ms.Chitchat

      December 16, 2014 at 4:52 am

      Gorgeous cookies, loved the jam filling.

      Reply
    7. Anuradha Prem

      December 16, 2014 at 5:40 am

      YUMMY……

      Reply
    8. Ramya Venkateswaran

      December 16, 2014 at 8:46 am

      love the cookies and this is super perfect for the season

      Reply
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      August 18, 2018 at 12:24 am

      This’s such an attracting blog and nice recipe. I will try doing this quinoa tommorrow.

      Reply
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