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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
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings15 cookies
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 and ½ cups flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup castor sugar + for rolling
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon mango jam
  • 2 tablespoon mixed fruit jam

Instructions

  • Take ½ cup chilled butter which should be slightly hard that only when we press hard it should form an impression.
  • To a mixing bowl add ½ cup butter along with ⅓ cup sugar. I used castor sugar, you can use regular sugar too.
  • Whisk it well until thick and creamy. Now add 1 egg yolk, ½ teaspoon vanilla essence and ⅛ teaspoon salt.
  • Add 1 and ½ 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 ½ teaspoon measure to make an indent. Chill them for at least 1 hour.
  • Melt the jams until it is slightly goey.
  • Use ½ 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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