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Soft Christmas Thumbprint Cookies on holiday table

Soft Christmas Thumbprint Cookies: A Holiday Classic Everyone Will Love

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Soft Christmas Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, tender, and filled with your favorite jam, perfect for holiday baking and gifting.

  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup jam (raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
  3. Mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Press a thumb gently into the center of each ball to create an indentation.
  6. Fill each indentation with 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze unbaked dough for up to 2 months.
  • Try different jams for variety and color.
  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg