Flower Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Indulge in the delightful taste of Flower Jam Thumbprint Cookies, a perfect springtime treat that combines visual appeal with delicious flavor. These soft sugar cookies are adorned with vibrant jams, making them an ideal addition to tea parties, family gatherings, or as a fun baking project with kids. The thumbprint feature allows for creative decoration, ensuring that each cookie is uniquely beautiful. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll enjoy the process as much as the treats themselves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup softened unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- Jam for decoration
Instructions
- Cream together butter and sugar in a mixer until fluffy.
- Add the egg and almond extract; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1 oz balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball gently with a glass bottom and press your thumb into the center to create indents.
- Fill each indent with about one teaspoon of jam and chill cookies for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for about 15 minutes until edges are slightly brown. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg