Craving a sweet treat that doesn't derail your healthy eating goals? Look no further than Heart Jam Thumbprint Cookies! These delightful cookies combine the goodness of wholesome ingredients with bursts of fruity flavor, making them a perfect guilt-free indulgence. They're quick to make, irresistibly delicious, and sure to bring a smile to your face. As a busy mom, I adore how easy these are to whip up when the kids crave something special — a little love baked into every bite!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, a master baker in her own right, used to make thumbprint cookies every Christmas. The entire house would be filled with the sweet aroma of vanilla and jam. While her recipe was a closely guarded secret, these Heart Jam Thumbprint Cookies capture the essence of those cherished memories, simplified for the modern baker. It's like a warm hug from the past with every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup your favorite jam (raspberry, strawberry, or apricot work well)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Use your thumb (or the back of a small spoon) to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite jam.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy Heart Jam Thumbprint Cookies.
Heart Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- Beat in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg until well combined.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, 1 large egg
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, 1 large egg
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Use your thumb (or the back of a small spoon) to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite jam.1/2 cup your favorite jam
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy Heart Jam Thumbprint Cookies.