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Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

Classic Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

These delightful Christmas cookies are easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings. The buttery shortbread base and sweet jam filling create a delicious treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry Jam or your favorite jam
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer (optional)
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer for best results.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Use your thumb to make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie to hold the jam.
  8. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar once cool.

Notes

For a festive touch, use different colored jams or add sprinkles to the jam filling. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.