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Thumbprint Cookies
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Thumbprint Cookies

These Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, soft and just melting in your mouth. They are the most delicious cookies in the world.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 18 cookies
Author Marina of www.everythingmarina.com

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer or electric hand mixer
  • 2 baking sheet pan

Ingredients

Thumbprint Cookies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature 230 gr
  • cup granulated white sugar 150gr
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla paste
  • 1 eggs room temperature
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour 256gr

Topping

  • 3 Tbsp granulated white sugar 40gr
  • ½ cup strawberry jam

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350oF (177oC). Line two baking sheet pans with parchment paper or baking mat. 
  • In the mixing bowl sift flour and salt. Set aside. 
  • In the bowl of stand mixer with pedal attachment, cream butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in egg and vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract. Add flour mixture and beat again.
  • With help of cookie scoop or tablespoon, roll dough into 1 inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar and place on prepared baking sheet pan. 
  • Using your tumb or spoon, make a small impression in the center of each ball of cookies dough. Fill impression with jam. 
  • Bake cookies at 350oF (177oC) for 12-14 minutes or untill the cookies are lightly browned on edges.
  • Remove from the oven and cool on baking pan for 5-10 minutes, then carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. 

Notes

All ingredients must be room temperature.