Thumbprint Cookies
These Vanilla Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies are sweet and tender. The vanilla extract compliments the jam and the optional glaze is gorgeous!
Servings 24 small cookies
Calories 90kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter you want it really soft but not melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup jam
optional glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons milk stirred together until smooth and runny
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir butter, sugar, salt, vanilla, and flour until crumbly dough forms. {Right near the end of stirring, I use the warmth of my hands to help it come together.
- Using a small cookie scoop {2 teaspoon size} divide the dough into even mounds of dough.
- Roll dough to create a smooth cookie ball and press an indentation into the center using your thumb.
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until puffed and barely golden brown on the bottom.
- Cool 10 minutes.
- Scoop 1 teaspoon of jam into the center of each cookie and drizzle with glaze, if desired.
- Cool completely and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg