Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies: Easy Bites for Homemade Joy
Delightful strawberry thumbprint cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill the indentation with a teaspoon of strawberry jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a twist, try using different fruit jams.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg