Classic Thumbprint Cookies
Thumbprint cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats filled with your favorite jam, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 225 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup 70 g granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup 70 g light brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cup 280 g all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sugar for dusting optional
- ⅓ cup 105 g of jam or preserves in your favorite flavor
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients, starting with a spatula to combine, then mixing gently with the hand mixer until just combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, and optionally coat in sugar.
- Create the Thumbprints: Place the dough balls on the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Press a thumb or spoon into the center of each ball to create an indentation.
- Fill with Jam: Add about ½ teaspoon of your favorite jam or preserves to each indentation.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden, being careful not to overbake.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.