Jelly Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Jelly Jam Thumbprint Cookies, a buttery classic perfect for any occasion. Featuring a tender, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base, these cookies are crowned with your favorite flavor of sweet jam or jelly, making each bite a burst of fruity goodness. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to create a soft, pillowy dough, beautifully shaped with a thumbprint center. Perfect for holidays, afternoon tea, or as a sweet treat any day of the week, these cookies are baked to golden perfection in under 15 minutes. Customize with your choice of jams—strawberry, raspberry, or apricot—for a personal touch that’s sure to impress. Serve them freshly baked for an indulgent snack or beautifully arrange them in gift boxes for a homemade present everyone will love! Keywords: thumbprint cookies, jam cookies, easy cookie recipe, jelly-filled cookies, buttery cookies.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:13 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup jam or jelly (your choice of flavor)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Step 3

Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar, and mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and roll them between your hands until smooth. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 6

Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, gently press an indentation into the center of each dough ball. Be careful not to press all the way through to the bottom.

Step 7

Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam or jelly. Do not overfill, as the jam may spill over during baking.

Step 8

Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just lightly golden.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy your sweet and buttery Jelly Jam Thumbprint Cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	623.7 grams (623.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2544

Total Fat 103.20g	132%
Saturated Fat 58.00g	290%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 433mg	144%
Sodium 649mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 384.60g	140%
Dietary Fiber 8.50g	30%
Total Sugars 161.20g
Protein 31.40g	63%

Vitamin D 18IU	91%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 460mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.8%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 59.3%