Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprint Cookies

Delightful and aesthetically pleasing thumbprint cookies, they make a wonderful addition to any Christmas table and are sure to be greatly appreciated by your guests and family.

Ingredients

White flour
240 g
   
Butter
150 g
soft at room temperature
Egg yolks
2 pieces
   
Powdered sugar
70 g
   
Vanilla Extract
1 tbsp
   
Salt
0.25 tsp
   
Lemon zest
1 tbsp
   
Raspberry jam
100 g
or any thicker jam

Step by step

Step 1

Place all the ingredients into a bowl, except the jam.

Thumbprint Cookies - Step 1
Step 2

Mix thoroughly using a mixer; I used its spiral attachments.

Thumbprint Cookies - Step 2
Step 3

Gather the dough with your hands.

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Step 4

Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in a bag, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Thumbprint Cookies - Step 4
Step 5

After chilling, cut the dough into small pieces.

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Step 6

Roll each piece into small balls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. This quantity will yield exactly one tray's worth.

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Step 7

Press your finger into the center of each ball to create an indent.

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Step 8

Bake for 10-12 minutes in a preheated oven at 200°C, until they begin to lightly brown.

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Step 9

Allow to cool, then fill each indent with a bit of jam, like the raspberry no-cook jam.

Let the jam set slightly overnight for easier storage and cleaner eating.

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Step 10

Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Delicious, tender, aromatic, and refined, these cookies come highly recommended.

Enjoy your meal!

Thumbprint Cookies - Step 10
Quantity: 500 g
Prep time: 60 min
Difficulty: intermediate
Ready in: 120 min
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Collections: Cookies, Desserts

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