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Thumbprint Cookies

Delicious Thumbprint Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful, quick-to-make treat filled with fruit preserves or chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Christmas Cookies
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 1 teaspoon fruit preserves your favorite variety
  • 1 teaspoon chocolate ganache melt chocolate with cream

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • wooden spoon
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thumbprint Cookies
  1. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. Whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Create indentations in the center of each dough ball using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
  7. Fill each indentation with fruit preserves or chocolate ganache.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Chill the dough before baking to maintain shape. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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