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Festive Thumbprints

Delicious Festive Thumbprints to Sweeten Your Holidays

Enjoy the delightful taste of Festive Thumbprints, a perfect holiday treat that brings joy and nostalgia.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 large egg yolk can be substituted with flaxseed for vegan options
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can be swapped for almond extract
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup fruit jam e.g., raspberry or apricot
  • optional nuts chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted for extra flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Festive Thumbprints
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, and mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on baking sheets.
  7. Press down each ball with your thumb to create an indentation.
  8. Fill each indentation with your chosen fruit jam.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  11. Serve immediately or store them in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use different jams or chocolate for the filling to keep the flavors exciting during the holidays.

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