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Apricot and Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Apricot and Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Ali @ Jamhands.net
Simple but so delicious, these buttery Jam Thumbprint Cookies are filled with your favorite jam or preserves, such as apricot and raspberry. Garnish with a glaze or powdered sugar for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 134 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup apricot or raspberry jam or preserves

Garnish with:

  • Powdered sugar or

Simple Powdered Sugar Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 Tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375-f degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and sugar and mix on medium-high speed using the paddle attachment for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  • Add the flour, cornstarch, and salt and mix again until everything comes together making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Shape the dough into 1-tablespoon size balls and arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared parchment lined baking sheet. Gently press in the center of each cookie with your thumb or the back of a 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon to create an indent. If you prefer, you can pinch any cracks together at this point.
  • Fill with apricot or raspberry jam, warming the jam first for about 10 seconds so it is a bit thinner.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes until set and just barely starting to turn golden around the bottom edges. Remove from the oven and cool.
  • When ready to garnish, there are two easy options. Dusting with powdered sugar as shown, or to prepare a basic powdered sugar glaze.
  • Prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Transfer to a Ziplock bag and snip off one small corner. Drizzle the glaze over cookies, then let set for 1-2 hours until the glaze has set up.

Notes

Recipe from House of Nash Eats. Nutritional value assumes all icing is used as garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 206IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.5mg
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