Description
Experience the taste of summer with these delightful Fruit Filled Thumbprint Cookies. Combining a buttery cookie base with vibrant fruit preserves, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and nostalgia. Ideal for picnics, gatherings, or a cozy afternoon treat, these cookies are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your favorite flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves (e.g., strawberry or raspberry)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the baking sheet two inches apart. Use your thumb to create an indentation in each ball.
- Fill each thumbprint with fruit preserves, being careful not to overfill.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg