Heart Jam Thumbprint Cookies
These buttery, tender thumbprint cookies are elevated with rich vanilla bean paste and filled with sweet-tart jam. A simple, nostalgic treat perfect for gifting or enjoying with tea.
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 14min
- Total Time: 1h 45min
- Yield: About 30 cookies 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla bean paste (or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- About 1/2 cup thick jam or preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg yolk, vanilla bean paste, and salt until smooth.
- With mixer on low, gradually add flour, mixing just until combined and no dry streaks remain.
- Divide dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place 2 inches apart on sheets.
- Use the rounded end of a wooden spoon handle to press a deep well into the center of each ball. Gently pinch the top of the well to form a heart shape.
- Fill each heart-shaped well with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam, being careful not to overfill.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are just barely starting to turn golden. Centers will look soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading. Use thick jam or simmer runny jam to thicken it first. Do not overbake. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 35
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 25
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