Name: Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks or 8 ounces), at room temperature -; 1/2 cup sugar -; 2 large eggs, at room temperature -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 2 cups all-purpose flour -; 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) -; 3/4 cup jam, any kind -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Thumbprint Cookies

1. 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks or 8 ounces), at room temperature -

2. 1/2 cup sugar -

3. 2 large eggs, at room temperature -

4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

5. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

6. 2 cups all-purpose flour -

7. 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) -

8. 3/4 cup jam, any kind -

How to cook deliciously - Thumbprint Cookies

1. Stage

Make the cookie dough: Beat the butter and sugar on high speed with an electric mixer for about 3 minutes. Separate the eggs. Add the yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Set aside the egg whites in a separate shallow bowl. Add the flour and salt to the mixing bowl and mix until just combined.

2. Stage

Chill the dough: Place the dough in the fridge and chill for at least 30 minutes.

3. Stage

Preheat the oven to 350°F: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

4. Stage

Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls on the parchment-lined cookie sheets spaced a few inches apart. If using nuts , whisk the reserved egg whites until frothy. Dip the dough balls into the egg whites and then, roll them into the nuts until covered. Arrange them on the baking sheets a few inches apart.

5. Stage

Thumbprint the dough, and add the jam: Press down on each ball of dough with your thumb to make a small well in the center of the cookie. Do not press too hard or the cookie will fall apart. Fill each cookie with 1/2 teaspoon of jam.

6. Stage

Bake, then let cool: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until slightly firm. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet to firm up before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Serve warm or at room temperature. Did you enjoy this recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!